Review of the 2002 BMW Z8 Base
Buyers of the BMW Z8 are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Z8 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2002 model is no exception. The BMW Z8 falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the Z8 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Engine Performance
The Z8 Base is equipped with a BMW 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The Z8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Z8 Base Statistics
The Z8 is 173.20 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 51.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.60 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The BMW Z8 lists at $130,000 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $118,460.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Z8 is a Siemens MS design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.30 gallons.
The Z8 Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 13 MPG driving in the city and 21 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered Z8 is a non-green car.
In Summary
The 2001 model began the promise of the BMW Z8. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the Z8 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
No less than 5 of my friends have a Z8. I can’t say more than two of them are happy with it…