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  Full Test: 2001 BMW Z8   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Technologically, the Z8 is light years removed from its forebear, but visually many of its styling cues are remarkably similar — its long, sloping hood with round headlight humps, the twin-kidney grille, the distinctive vents aft of the front wheels and the red leather interior all invoke images of the 507.
The Z8 borrows the all-aluminum 5.0-liter powerplant that is used in the M5 sedan.
BMW will be largely to blame for a lot of kids in study halls drawing cars rather than reviewing for their tests.
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 BMW World - Z8 Alpina
The BMW Z8 Roadster is slated to end production in 2003 when BMW sells the last few hundred units of a special-edition Z8 - the BMW Alpina Roadster.
The original Z8 was powered by the BMW V-8 5.0 liter 394 hp M engine, the same engine used in the BMW M5.
The Z8's 6-speed manual transmission is replaced by a special BMW Alpina automatic transmission, based on the 5-speed ZF automatic employed in V8-powered 5 Series and X5 Series, the Alpina version features Switch-Tronic.
www.bmwworld.com /models/z8_alpina1.htm   (584 words)

  
 BMW Z8 Club Formed
Professor Ulrich Bruhnke, CEO of BMW M, and various experts from the development and manufacturing period of the Z8 were on hand to field questions from the fans.
After a photocall at the BMW Research and Technology Centre, it was off to visit BMW Mobile Tradition in the Schleissheimer Straße, where various models and prototypes from the development stages of the BMW Z8 were on view.
The BMW Z8 represents a revival of the concept of that classic roadster and ranks as its modern-day interpretation: breathtakingly beautiful, boasting classical proportions and bristling with innovative technology - quite simply, the revival of a legend.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2005/06/15/126681.html   (633 words)

  
 BMW Z8
In developing the Z8, BMW designers were challenged to imagine what the original 507 would be like if it had never ceased production and had evolved over four decades.
The Z8 is the first car ever with neon turn signals and brake lights that illuminate ten times faster than conventional bulbs, giving other drivers more time to react.
Z8 owners are offered the opportunity to take delivery of their roadster at BMW headquarters in Munich, Germany, where they may even watch the final assembly of their roadster.
seriouswheels.com /cars/top-BMW-Z8.htm   (1426 words)

  
 BMWzine - Online BMW News Source : BMW Z8. Into the future with a classic roadster, sure to become a coveted collectible
The Z8 was the first car ever with neon turn signals and brake lights that illuminate ten times as fast as conventional bulbs, giving other drivers more time to react.
Z8 bodies are constructed and painted at BMW's Dingolfing plant, approximately 60 miles northeast of Munich; the front and rear bumpers are manufactured at the nearby Landshut facility.
With the Z8, BMW was the first European carmaker to offer run-flat tires as standard equipment on a high-performance car.
www.bmwzine.com /print/?linkid=321   (3056 words)

  
 BMW Z8
One reason it looks so different is that BMW wanted it to be the spiritual successor to the magnificent BMW 507, the svelte two-seat roadster designed by Albrecht Graf von Goertz in 1955.
The Z8 may look like an old-fashioned sports car to many, but it is still an extremely quick supercar, which can reach 60 mph in 4.2 seconds; maximum speed is limited to 155 mph.
Without doubt, the BMW Z8 is a remarkable car, which is extremely fast and drives well.
www.fast-autos.com /z8.html   (590 words)

  
 BMW World - BMW Z8 Parts
The BMW Z8 sports car, latest in a tradition of limited production vehicles built to exemplify the company's passion for performance, handling and style, was named Robb Report's 2001 Car of the Year.
The BMW Z8 was the overriding choice of the magazine's six-judge panel that included Phillips, Robb Report publisher Paul Dean, and contributing writers Ken Gross, Dan Neil, Patrick Paternie and J.P. Vettraino.
The judges' impression of the BMW Z8 were captured by writer J.P. Vettraino who noted that, "designer Henrik Fisker's work honors the sports car's heritage without groveling in front of it, and underneath the beautiful skin is an aluminum space frame as advanced as the underpinnings of many contemporary race cars.
www.bmwworld.com /models/z8.htm   (824 words)

  
 DeVaux BMW Z8
The BMW Z8 is one of those cars that catch your eye.
BMW has packed as much technology and style into this $120,000 car as it knows how.
It has similar features to the late 50’s BMW 507 including styling cues and a BMW V8, but it is a completely modern sports car.
www.masscar.com /Online_builds/DeVaux_BMW_Z8/part_one/devaux_bmw_z8.htm   (821 words)

  
 2010 BMW Z8 | BMW Car Club of America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Predecesor: 2003 BMW Z8 "We're thinking about it," is BMW RandD chief Burkhard Goschel's laconic answer every time someone mentions a replacement for the short-lived Z8.
Unlike the original Z8, the follow-up model skips aluminum construction in favor of a conventional unibody, sharing its front inner structure with the next Z4.
BMW CCA’s premiere technical (plus socializing) event moves to the Evergreen State for a three-day run March 22-25 at the Sheraton Tacoma.
www.bmwcca.org /node/753   (390 words)

  
 AutomoBear.com - BMW Z8 aptly named (see 8 series)
final year, BMW tuner Alpina has admitted what BMW would not: by replacing the high-revving five-liter M5 V8 and replacing it with a less frenetic 4.8-liter mated to an automatic; by lightening the steering and suspension, and by fitting a loud, custom exhaust, the company has created one of the most expensive muscle cars ever.
BMW has, in turn, admitted that the muscle car category does not support the $140,000 asking price by announcing that 2003 is the last year for the
This car will likely go down as an instant classic, if not the pinnacle of BMW engineering suggested by its label and price, and may well be remembered as the car that confuses Chris Bangle's detractors (who would no doubt rather suggest he was blind).
www.automobear.com /BMWZ8AptlyNamed.html   (285 words)

  
 BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky?
When BMW, the Munich-based maker of performance cars, launched its zippy Z8 roadster in 1999 with a starring product-placement role in a James Bond movie, aficionados the world over were quick to whip out their checkbooks.
For several months, some Z8 drivers have been alarmed by reports that sections of the car's aluminum undercarriage -- specifically, the towers that house the shock absorbers -- were prone to distortion, a condition that could cause upper body panels to go out of alignment.
After Macpherson alerted U.S. Z8 owners to the possible problem in a January Web bulletin complete with photographs purporting to show damage, several Z8 owners made posts to the club forum that claimed something was amiss with their autos.
www.businessweek.com /autos/content/jan2006/bw20060117_121900.htm   (1490 words)

  
 Se prezinta Domnul BMW Z8 - www.BMWforum.ro - Stil si Performanta - Forum BMW dedicat !
The Z8 originated from a prototype designated Z07, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW's Desingworks in Southern California.
The car was originally designed as a styling exercise to both echo and celebrate the BMW 507 of the 1950s for its 50th birthday.
This special edition of the Z8 was sold directly through BMW dealerships, marking a first for Alpina, whose cars had never been sold through BMW dealerships directly before.
www.bmwforum.ro /showthread.php?p=2231   (1011 words)

  
 BMW Z8 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BMW 507(Historic), Wiesmann MF, Dodge Viper RT/10, Mercedes-Benz SL55, Panoz Esperante, Shelby Series1, Leopard
Black BMW Z8 The BMW Z8 is a car produced by German automaker BMW from 2000 to 2003.
The BMW Z8 is also featured in a number of racing video games and was used as a pace car for the 2000 FIM Motorcycling Grand Prix.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BMW_Z8   (1787 words)

  
 BMW Z8
Cars > BMW > Z8 It was James Bond's car in the World is not enough and Bond didn't pick it for nothing.
The 2002 Z8 is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in one trim only, the convertible.
The Z8 is also equipped with an independent front and rear suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels.
www.angelfire.com /rock3/hotcars/BMW_Z8.htm   (303 words)

  
 2003 BMW Z8 Prices, Reviews, and Specs, at CarsDirect.com
This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2003 BMW Z8 for less money than when it was new.
If the 2003 BMW Z8 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
Another factor that may affect price on a 2003 BMW Z8 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer.
www.carsdirect.com /2003/bmw/z8   (352 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2002 BMW Z8 Road Test
BMW stayed away from the radical, the steroidal and the sensational.
Rather the Z8 represents the elemental sports car, minimalist in concept as well as execution, driven by a symbiotic relationship of perfect form and efficient functionality.
The Z8 is in a class of one, wholly distinct and directly incomparable.
www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2002_bmw_z8_road_test.aspx   (1146 words)

  
 BMW Bluetooth Z8 Installation instructions
NOTE: Our Bluetooth Kits come with the latest Generation BMW ULF modules Available as shown in the BMW Compatibility matrix (and NOT the problematic first generation 84 21 954 552 others are selling, Be careful on getting older ULF modules as some people have had difficulties and incompatibilities with the old first generation ULF modules.
BMW has still not made an official Bluetooth kit available, but a combined version of the BMW E46 Bluetooth kit and the BMW E39 Bluetooth kit works perfectly, when configured correctly.
I suspect there are a couple of reasons why BMW never made an official Bluetooth kit available, with the primary reasons most likely being the Z8 has no multifunctional steering wheel, and no proper location for the Bluetooth pairing button.
www.bimmernav.com /BMW_Z8_Bluetooth_Installation_Instructions.html   (1016 words)

  
 BMWBoard - BMW News : Latest BMW News
The BMW Group has announced sales of 1,211,177 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce cars in the period up to the end of November 2005.
Michael Ganal, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for sales and marketing said, "We can already predict that we will be the most successful supplier in the premium segment worldwide for 2005 as a whole.
The main driving force behind the growth is the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.
www.bmwboard.com /news   (498 words)

  
 BMWNation.com > News
Z8 wheels and tires are 18-inchers, the tires being 245/45 at the front and 275/40 at the rear.
BMW Mobility consists of a container of rapid sealant, an integrated micro-compressor, and a hose to connect the compressor to the damaged tire.
Until now, test reports on the BMW ALPINA ROADSTER V8 have appeared mainly in Europe; they are no less glowing in their assessment of its new interpretation of the Z8 phenomenon.
www.bmwnation.com /news/2002/021216_c.html   (2874 words)

  
 Bmw z8 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 MI6 :: The Home Of James Bond 007
Bond's new BMW is a silver Z8 roadster, a far cry from the dull executive 750iL from Tomorrow Never Dies.
Bond uses the Z8 as a safe haven to shoot down a King helicopter during the Caviar Factory assault, but after successfully destroying one chopper, a second appears from behind the car and proceeds to saw it in half.
The "big brother" to the Z3, which was introduced in GoldenEye, the Z8 will uses a mighty 5,0 litre V8 powerplant to push 300kW of power through the rear wheels of this mean machine, allowing 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.
www.mi6.co.uk /sections/q-branch/bmwz8.php3   (392 words)

  
 BMW Z8 Reviews at CarReview.com
The Z8 is fun to drive, hard to drive slowly, and very comfortable.
I took advantage of the BMW offered driving experience, spending 2 days at their facility, beating one of their Z8s.
BMW service almost always leaves something to be desired.
www.carreview.com /cat/automobiles/sports-cars/BMW/PRD_32076_1528crx.aspx   (1321 words)

  
 Carpages.ca - 2001 BMW Z8 Road Trip
The Z8 not only causes enthusiasts to reflect on the lovely 507, but stirs up memories of other front engine icons such as Jaguar's XKE, Ferrari's 275 GTS and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadsters.
BMW has gone to great lengths not to clutter the well laid out interior, by fixing double duty switchgear for adjusting the mirrors and windows, as well as popping the trunk and fuel door.
BMW chose state of the art aluminum spaceframe construction, with aluminum structural panels and bodywork to keep weight to a minimum and maximize rigidity.
www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2001_bmw_z8_road_trip.aspx   (1505 words)

  
 PREVIEW TEST: BMW Z8 - Previews - Car and DriverMay 2000
BMW has just thumbed its corporate nose at these prophets of doom in the most eloquent way possible--by introducing its most distinctive, most charismatic, and most exclusive car since the 1979 M1 supercar, or perhaps even the 1957 507 roadster.
Based on the Z07 concept car that BMW revealed to the world at the 1997 Tokyo motor show, the Z8 is intended to evoke the famous 507 roadster with that car's characteristic twin-nostril grille and uniquely shaped front-fender vents.
As the photos demonstrate here, BMW did not stray far from the sensuously sculpted shape that stole the Tokyo show almost three years ago.
www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=3154&page_number=1   (746 words)

  
 BMW Z8 Products - StopTech big brake kits, stainless lines, pads, tires
This valve is the culprit behind the jerky shifting that makes your BMW hard to drive, even if you have been driving a standard transmission all your life.
BMW uses brake pad wear sensors to monitor the condition of your brake pads.
Although your BMW has eight brake pads, only two of them are monitored for wear - the driver's side front inboard pad and the passenger's side rear inboard pad.
www.zeckhausen.com /BMW/Z8.htm   (1426 words)

  
 BMW Z8 Accessories
This custom fit Z8 cover is made from the finest quality of cotton flannel and provides the softest fabric covering for your finish.
BMW has designed a handy cover to keep a quart of oil in your trunk.
Original BMW Leather Care Lotion with UV Protection — For the cleansing, protection and care of leather interiors in BMW vehicles, Don not use on porous surfaces such as buckskin, suede or velour.
www.z3solutions.com /ShopSite/page42.html   (1849 words)

  
 BMWBoard - BMW Forums, News, Articles, Discussion and BMW Chat
Our mission is to provide BMW owners an information outlet, a means to communicate with other BMW owners, ask questions, and chat among forums.
We also have a BMW top sites list where visitors like yourself can vote on their favorite site.
All this means that the X5 will remain the perfect vehicle for the enthusiast driver, who wishes to combine the excellent handling and drive characteristics typical of BMW with a high seating position and the ability to master a wide range of driving situations, including off-road.
bmwboard.com   (420 words)

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