The BMW Z8 Base for 2003
A lot has been said about the BMW Z8 for 2003. 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.
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.
The fuel system for the 2003 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.
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 standard warranty period for the Z8 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $136,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $124,740. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The Z8 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in Jet Black, Jet Black with Black Soft Top, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Titanium Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the BMW Z8 Base sold well in 2003. 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.
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BMW : Z8 2003 BMW Z8 6 SPEED SILVER WITH BLACK/RED INTERIOR |  |
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US $105,900.00 | 4d 15h 56m |
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, BMW Z8, Convertible, United States market
