2003 BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster V8
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Photo: 2001 BMW Z8 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 BMW Z8 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW, TC 24, Essen (TCE42914) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW, TC 24, Essen (TCE42910) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW Z8 dashboard in BMW-Museum in Munich, Bayern by Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Z8 (E52, 2000–2003); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2001 BMW Z8 2 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 BMW Z8 3 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW, TC 24, Essen (TCE42914) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW, TC 24, Essen (TCE42910) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Z8 dashboard in BMW-Museum in Munich, Bayern by Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster V8 is a 375-hp 4.8-liter V8 convertible with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $136,900 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 375 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Z8 measures 173.2 inches long on a 98.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $136,900 ($241,807 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | ALPINA-tuned M62-derived V8 |
| Displacement | 4.8 L |
| Horsepower | 375 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Aluminum struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link integral system, coil springs |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.1 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.9 in (vented) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in (ALPINA) |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in (ALPINA) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.2 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in |
| Front Track | 61.1 in |
| Rear Track | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.1 ft³ |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2003 BMW Z8.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.