A lot has been said about the BMW Z8 for 2000. As BMW's entry in the convertible market the Z8 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Z8 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help BMW as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The restyled Z8 Base is equipped with a BMW 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with 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 listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $128,000, with an invoice cost of $115,360. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 Z8 is a Siemens MS design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.30 gallons.

The 2000 Z8 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the BMW Z8 Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a Z8.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, BMW Z8, Canada market, Convertible

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