2003 BMW Z8 Comparisons
Base Roadster Convertible
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General Pricing
Resale Value |
$131,500.00 |
$155,500.00 |
$84,000.00 |
Destination |
$695.00 |
$1,350.00 |
$765.00 |
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Engines & Power
Standard Engine |
4.9L V8 |
5.9L V12 |
3.6L H6 |
Horsepower |
394 @ 6600 RPM |
420 @ 6000 RPM |
320 @ 6800 RPM |
Torque |
368 @ 3800 RPM |
400 @ 5000 RPM |
273 @ 4250 RPM |
Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Displacement (cc) |
4941 |
5935 |
3596 |
Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.7 X 3.5 |
3.5 X 3.1 |
3.8 X 3.3 |
Compression Ratio |
11:1 |
10.3:1 |
11.3:1 |
Fuel Economy
City (mpg) |
13 |
11 |
N/A |
Highway (mpg) |
21 |
18 |
N/A |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3494.3 |
4100.6 |
3273.9 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
98.6 |
102.0 |
92.5 |
Length (in.) |
173.2 |
183.7 |
174.5 |
Width (in.) |
72.0 |
72.0 |
69.7 |
Height (in.) |
51.9 |
50.0 |
51.4 |
Track Front (in.) |
61.1 |
60.0 |
57.7 |
Track Rear (in.) |
61.7 |
60.2 |
59.1 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
Standard Seating |
2 |
4 |
4 |
Front Headroom (in.) |
37.2 |
N/A |
38.0 |
Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Front Legroom (in.) |
42.8 |
N/A |
41.6 |
Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.2 |
N/A |
51.5 |
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.0 |
N/A |
53.4 |
Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Payload & Towing
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
51.1 |
N/A |
68.0 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
strut |
Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
multi-link |
Tires |
245/45R18 |
245/40R18 |
205/50R17 |
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 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 |
Yes |
N/A |
CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
CD Changer |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Navigation Aid |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Tilt Steering |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Safety
Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof
Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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