A classic sports car with enchanting charm:
both elegant and muscular.
Exactly 252 BMW 507s left the factory – all of them dream cars. The concept of integrating a 3.2-liter V8 engine producing a hefty 150 hp in a lightweight aluminum body was as exciting as it was promising. Indeed, in the mid-1950s, there were only a few cars capable of speeds of up to 200 km/h – and thus keeping the pace of the BMW 507. The number of sports cars exerting a comparable fascination for aficionados of driving with the wind in their hair was very limited at the time. Not to mention the beautiful music emanating from its engine.
This idea was revived by BMW with the release of the Z8, a modern interpretation of the 507 theme. Breathtakingly beautiful and classic in its proportions, it represented the pinnacle of automotive technology of its era, incorporating everything that was possible to achieve in car manufacturing at the time of its launch. This two-seater convertible, a dream car beyond any fashion and ephemeral tastes, embodied a grand ambition. It represented the exceptional car for connoisseurs, born from the passionate enthusiasm of stylists and engineers who invested their heart and soul.
The nearly endless bonnet of the Z8, its generously sized wheels, and the side vents cited its famous predecessor. The tribute model, in the guise of the Z8, also displayed an “ideal line”: 4.40 meters long, 1.83 meters wide, and only 1.31 meters in height.
The new BMW sports car had already unleashed the enthusiasm of visitors at the Tokyo and Detroit auto shows in 1997 and 1998; its appearance showcased the work of specialists who had been given carte blanche to design a purebred car, eliciting strong emotions.
For those who value exclusivity and elegance
in every detail of their collection
Model | EU Specification | US Specification | Total |
---|---|---|---|
BMW Z8 | 3055 | 2093 | 5148 |
Alpina Roadster V8 | 105 | 450 | 555 |
Total | 3160 | 2543 | 5703 |
From 2000 to 2003, a total of 5,703 BMW Z8s were produced, which included 555 units of the Alpina Roadster V8 variant.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the BMW Z8 will appear at the 2024 Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance in its non-commercialized coupé version, from the BMW Classic private collection.