2002 BMW Z8

Description

The BMW Z8 is considered by many as one of the best retro-inspired cars designed during the late 1990s. It pays homage to the classic 1956 BMW 507 designed by Albrecht von Goertz. This elegant roadster has an all-aluminum chassis, seats two people, and is powered by BMW's "S62" 4.9-liter V8 engine. The S62, which is also used in the M5 of that period, provides the Z8 with plenty of power and excitement. With 395 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, and a weight of just under 3,500 pounds, it can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in just over four seconds. However, this Ultimate Driving Machine was built for more than just speed, with a rigid chassis that has almost perfect weight distribution. According to Car and Driver, its remarkable acceleration, braking, and handling abilities can rival those of the class-leading Ferrari 360 Modena. The BMW Z8's stunning design was created by the Danish designer Henrik Fisker, who had already worked on some of the company's most beloved models of that period. 

Highlights 

• Offered with just under 32,000 miles from just a single owner at the time of listing 

• Finished in Titanium Silver over a Black Nappa leather interior 

• All-aluminum spaceframe with aluminum body panels 

• Powered by a 5.0-liter aluminum block V8 producing 394 horsepower and 368 pound feet of torque at 3,800 rpm 

• Six-speed manual transmission 

• Zero to 60 in “under 5.0” seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph 

• Full Nappa leather interior including but not limited to: seats, door trim, upper and lower dashboard, and steering wheel 

• Fully automatic soft top 

• Recent notable service includes the following, with a larger list available in the Additional Documents section 

  • Dashboard leather replaced in 2017 

  • Seat leather changed in 2018 

  • New soft top installed in 2020 

  • Leather behind the seats replaced in 2022 

  • Center console leather replaced in 2023 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Double VANOS variable valve timing 

• 50/50 weight distribution 

• Electronic throttle valve control with eight individual throttle bodies 

• Z8 double-spoke forged 18 inch light alloy wheels 

• Xenon low-beam headlights 

• Neon brake lights; front and rear turn signal lights 

• Harman Kardon sound system with ten speakers  

• Body-colored instrument panel, lower door panels, center console, and steering wheel cap 

• Electronic cruise control 

• Four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS 

• Electric sport seats 

• Power telescoping steering column 

• Electronically adjustable, heated, chrome side mirrors 

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 

• Anthracite headliner 

• Six-disc CD changer 

• Power windows with one-touch up and down 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor scratch on the trunk emblem

• Minor paint imperfection of the left rear quarter panel as pictured

Included 

• Hardtop and storage rack 

• Soft top boot 

• Wind deflector 

• Battery charger 

• Two keys with a Z8 cover 

Ownership History 

The Carfax Vehicle History Report shows that this 2002 BMW Z8 was initially sold in Little Rock, Arkansas, in December 2001 and remains with its original owner in Naples, Florida, today.