2003 BMW Z8 Model Comparison
Base Roadster Convertible
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General Pricing
| Resale Value |
$131,500.00 |
$54,500.00 |
$36,700.00 |
| Destination |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
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Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
4.9L V8 |
3.2L I6 |
2.5L I6 |
| Horsepower |
394 @ 6600 RPM |
333 @ 7900 RPM |
184 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
368 @ 3800 RPM |
262 @ 4900 RPM |
175 @ 3500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
4941 |
3246 |
2494 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.7 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 3.6 |
3.3 X 3.0 |
| Compression Ratio |
11:1 |
11.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
Fuel Economy
| City (mpg) |
13 |
16 |
19 |
| Highway (mpg) |
21 |
23 |
26 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3494.3 |
3415.0 |
3560.5 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.6 |
107.5 |
107.3 |
| Length (in.) |
173.2 |
176.8 |
176.7 |
| Width (in.) |
72.0 |
70.1 |
69.2 |
| Height (in.) |
51.9 |
54.0 |
54.0 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.1 |
57.4 |
57.9 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
61.7 |
60.0 |
58.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.2 |
38.3 |
38.0 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
36.9 |
36.4 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.8 |
41.7 |
41.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
28.1 |
32.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.2 |
53.2 |
54.5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
43.6 |
45.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.0 |
56.8 |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
47.6 |
N/A |
Payload & Towing
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
51.1 |
74.0 |
80.0 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/45R18 |
225/45R18 |
205/55R16 |
Anti-Theft & Locks
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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