BMW Z8 2000 Owners Manual

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Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimmer The interior rearview mirror with auto-
matic dimmer reduces blinding from
following traffic by adapting the inten-
sity of the reflected images to corre-
spond to levels of light registered by
the unit's sensors. The mirror reverts
to its undimmed setting as soon as the
light source disappears. One light sen-
sor is mounted on the front of the mirror
housing. This sensor, that is directed
forward, measures light intensity in the
area ahead of the vehicle. The second
light sensor is integrated within the mir-
ror's frame. The electronic control sys-
tem compares the light intensity from
front and rear. The difference provides
the basic parameter used to modulate
an electrical current and induce chemi-
cal changes in a semisolid layer incor-
porated in the lens.520de096
The semisolid reacts chemically to this
electrical current, thus providing dim-
ming of the mirror through an infinitely-
variable range (electrochromic technol-
ogy).
As a result, it is no longer necessary to
dim the mirror manually, and the driver
can concentrate completely on traffic
conditions.

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Xenon lamps
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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 re-
places 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 im-
proved visibility, especially during ad-
verse weather and poor driving condi-
tions, 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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All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Min. turning circle dia.: 38.0 ft (11.6 m)
Dimensions

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Weights
BMW Z8
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
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)
Permitted axle loads and permitted total 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. 2.6 (approx. 10)Fuel quality: page 24
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx 5.3)For details: page 108
Cooling system including heater
circuitquarts (liters) 16.4 (15.5) 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; no fluid change
required

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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 Alternator 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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