The Z8 had an all-aluminium chassis and body and used a 4,941 cc (4.9 L) V8 engine which has a power output of 294 kW (395 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 500 N⋅m of torque at 3,800 rpm. This engine, known internally as the S62, was built by BMW Motorsport and was shared with the E39 M5 sports saloon. The engine is located behind the front axle in order to provide the car with a 50/50 weight distribution. The factory claimed a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.7 seconds.
The Z8 was showcased as James Bond’s car in the film The World Is Not Enough released in November 1999, from scenes shot in early April 1999.
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