BMW Z8
BMW
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Retro-styled V8 roadster (2000-2003). S62 V8, aluminum body, a modern classic worth a fortune.
The BMW Z8 is a limited-production retro roadster inspired by the 1950s 507. Built from 2000 to 2003, it paired a hand-built aluminum body with the S62 5.0 liter V8 from the E39 M5, making around 400 horsepower through a 6-speed manual. Only around 5,700 were produced. Designed by Henrik Fisker, the Z8 was a halo car that also featured in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. Its combination of timeless styling, M5-derived V8 power, and rarity has made it a serious modern collectible with rising values. On WhipJury, the Z8 is an extremely rare and prized submission.
Z8 specifications
S62 5.0 liter V8, around 400 horsepower, 6-speed manual. Hand-built aluminum body. Around 5,700 produced (2000-2003). Designed by Henrik Fisker.
Z8 on WhipJury
A blue-chip collectible that reliably tops voting when it appears.
Frequently asked questions about BMW Z8
What engine does the Z8 use?
The S62 5.0 liter V8 from the E39 M5, making around 400 horsepower through a 6-speed manual. It gives the lightweight roadster genuine performance.
Is the Z8 rare?
Yes. Only around 5,700 were built from 2000 to 2003, and its hand-built aluminum body, M5-derived V8, and timeless styling make it a sought-after collectible with strong values.
Who designed the Z8?
Henrik Fisker, drawing inspiration from the classic 1950s BMW 507. The retro styling is a major part of its appeal and collectibility.
How much is a Z8 worth?
Clean examples regularly sell well into six figures, often 200,000 to 400,000 dollars or more, reflecting the limited production and collector demand.
Did the Z8 appear in a movie?
Yes, in the 1999 James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, which added to its cultural cachet.