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A retro-modern tribute to the 1956 BMW 507. Henrik Fisker's masterpiece — the same S62 V8 as the M5 E39, in a hand-built aluminum roadster.
History
Designed by Henrik Fisker, the Z8 was a modern reinterpretation of the legendary 507 roadster. It shared the M5 E39's S62 V8 and was built almost entirely of aluminum. James Bond drove one in The World Is Not Enough (1999), though it was famously sawn in half.
Production & Heritage
Production Total5,703
DesignerHenrik Fisker
Production Period2000–2003
Estimated Value$200K–$350K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine4.9L V8 (S62B50)
Power400 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque500 Nm
0–60 mph4.7 sec
Top Speed250 km/h (Electronically limited)
Transmission6-speed manual (Getrag)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,585 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.43
BodyAluminum spaceframe and body panels
Engine Details
Engine CodeS62B50
Displacement4.9L (4,941 cc)
Bore x Stroke94 x 89 mm
Compression11.0:1
Valves4 per cylinder (32 total)
Fuel SystemBosch MSS 52, individual throttle bodies
Performance
0–100 km/h4.7 sec
0–60 mph4.7 sec
Top Speed250 km/h (Electronically limited)
Weight-to-Power4.0 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,400 mm
Width1,830 mm
Height1,317 mm
Wheelbase2,505 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link (integral), coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc 334mm
Rear BrakesVentilated disc 328mm
SteeringRack and pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power-assist
Tires (Front)245/45 ZR18
Tires (Rear)275/40 ZR18
Capacity
Fuel Tank73 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, BMW Group Archive
