2002 BMW Z8 For Sale
This 2002 BMW Z8 is in essence...a brand new car.
With only 6,500 miles on it, one owner since new
and a perfect pampered indoor life...you will be hard pressed to find a nicer example of this rare bird anywhere in the world.
The Z8 is BMW's spiritual successor to the company's own 507 roadster from 1955.
Both cars use a long hood/short deck design to create a powerful and sporty appearance.
Both cars come in limited numbers (only about 250 of the original 507s were produced,
as opposed to the 503 total Z8's sold in the US in 2002).
The classic styling cues continue inside the Z8,
where brushed aluminum surfaces are set off by supple leather, thin steering wheel spokes,
and a starter button located on the dashboard.
Items not found in BMW's 1955 roadster, like multiple stereo sound system controls, a telephone, and a navigation system, confirm that this is a 21st century ride.
The power folding top is a nice attribute as well.
The heart of the Z8 is BMW's 394-horsepower, 4.9-liter V8 that debuted in the stunning M5 sedan.
For the Z8, BMW engineers enhanced the V8's oil delivery system to ensure adequate lubrication during heavy cornering loads that might otherwise starve the engine.
The engine itself is located slightly aft of the front axle to help centralize the Z8's mass.
Power travels to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Zero-to-60 comes in a quick 4.7 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
All this power rides on an aluminum spaceframe chassis that is both super stiff (twice the stiffness of any other convertible is BMW's claim)
and lighter in weight than a comparable steel frame.
A multi-link rear suspension, similar to the one used in the 7 Series, controls rear wheel movement
while a strut-type front suspension directs the Z8 and provides excellent driver feedback about the goings-on under the front wheels.
Antilock brakes, dynamic skid control (DSC), electronic brake distribution, and even run-flat tires with air pressure sensors further contribute to the Z8's sense of security.
These cars were very expensive when first sold and with such limited units shipped to the US, dealer mark up was commonplace.
The vast majority sold have been driven far far more than this example. They are highly prized and I have seen prices well above the original
sticker price even now, nearly 10 years after they were produced.
The car was an instant collectible from the moment it rolled off the assembly line
and a mint condition, fully optioned example like this with just 6,500 miles on it...is a rare find indeed!
Asking
$120,000
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