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The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automaker BMW from 1999 to 2003. It was given the E52 BMW model code.

The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert.[2] The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit.[3]

BMW Z8 (E52)
BMW Z8 (2009-05-20).JPG
Overview
Manufacturer
BMW
Production
March 2000–2003
(5,703 produced)
Assembly
Germany: Munich
Designer
Henrik Fisker (exterior: 1995)
Scott Lempert (interior: 1995)
Body and chassis
Class
Sports car (S)
Body style
2-door Roadster
Layout
Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related
BMW M5 (E39)
Bertone Birusa
Powertrain
Engine
4.9 L BMW S62 V8
4.8 L BMW M62 V8 (Alpina V8 Roadster)
Transmission
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic (Alpina V8 Roadster only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2,504 mm)
Length
173.2 in (4,399 mm)
Width
72 in (1,829 mm)
Height
51.9 in (1,318 mm)
Curb weight
3,494 lb (1,585 kg)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor
BMW 507
The Z8 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956–1959 BMW 507. Prototypes were spotted testing between 1996 and 1999.[4] A concept was later developed to preview the Z8, called the Z07 and was showcased in October 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show.