BMW Z8 2001 Owners Manual

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Xenon lamps Xenon lamps illuminate the side and
front areas of the vehicle much more
brightly and with greater uniformity than
traditional halogen lamps.
In a xenon lamp, an electric arc
replaces the filament to generate
intense illumination. A gas mixture in a
quartz glass tube with metal vapor is
ignited by a high electric voltage. The
arc that is generated is then sustained
by a lower voltage. When the lamp is
turned on, there is a brief warm-up
period. Maximum brightness is attained
in approx. 15 seconds.390de134
Xenon lamps provide significantly
improved visibility, especially during
adverse weather and poor driving
conditions, e. g. driving at night in heavy
rain or through road repair areas where
there are no lane markers.
Vehicles with xenon lamps are equipped
with automatic headlamp range control.
Thus the highway is always optimally
lighted and drivers in oncoming traffic
are not blinded.
Xenon lamps make a significant contri-
bution to highway safety since other
highway users, bicyclists and motorcy-
clists in the right lane, and pedestrians
are more easily detected.

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Engine data154
Dimensions155
Weights156
Capacities157
Electrical system158
Drive belts158
Data
Owner service procedures

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BMW Z8
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in (ccm) 301.5 (4,941)
8
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm394
6,600
Maximum torque
at engine speedft Ibs (Nm)
rpm368 (500)
3,800
Compression ratioe
11
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)3.50 (89.0)
3.70 (94.0)
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic Engine-
Management System
Engine data

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520us016
All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Min. turning circle dia.: 38.0 ft (11.6 meters)
Dimensions

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Weights
BMW Z8
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, without hardtop)
lbs. (kg) 3,725 (1,690)
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs. (kg) 4,255 (1,930)
Approved front axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,028 (920)
Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 2,359 (1,070)
Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) Ð
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (liters) 7.2 (203)
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 19.3 (approx. 73)
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10)Fuel quality: page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx 5.3)For details: page 108
Cooling system including heater
circuitquarts (liters) 12.7 (12.0) For details: page 111
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) 7.9 (7.5) "BMW High Performance Synthetic
Oil." For details: page 110
Manual transmission quarts (liters) 2.0 (1.9) Lifetime fluid; no fluid change required
Differential quarts (liters) 1.3 (1.2) Fluid change at the
1,200-Mile Service, then lifetime fluid;
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Electrical system Drive belts Battery 12V, 90 AhSpark plugs NGK BKR 6 EQUP
This spark ignition system meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations
(ICES-2).Water pump Ð Generator Ð Power
steering
Ribbed V-belt 7 PK 1440
A/C compressor
Ribbed V-belt 5 PK 980You can obtain Original BMW
Parts and Accessories, as well
as professional advice from your BMW
center.<

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