To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION
- The iconic modern successor to the BMW 507
- One of only 926 examples produced in 2002
- Fewer than 23,600 original miles
- Includes factory hardtop and original accessories
No doubt the star of the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show was BMW's Z07
concept, the precursor to the Z8. A nostalgic tribute to the
legendary 507 Roadster, the Z07, and thus, the Z8 production car
which followed, came at a time when retro design was coming back
into fashion in the automobile industry.
Despite the nostalgia, underneath is a very sophisticated, modern
BMW. The Z8 is constructed on an aluminum space frame with aluminum
body panels, Xenon headlamps, four-wheel independent suspension
(including a sophisticated five-link set-up at the rear),
power-assisted four wheel disc brakes with ABS, power-assisted rack
and pinion steering, ASC+T traction control, front and side air
bags, and a stout four-cam V-8 with double VANOS variable valve
timing mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Nearly every
comfort and convenience option was included, including an
electrically adjustable steering column, satellite navigation, air
conditioning, six-way electrically adjustable sport seats, and a
10-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system with six-disc CD changer.
Every Z8 was built on a special production line within BMW's Munich
facility, largely by hand. BMW built just 5,702 examples between
1999 and 2003 worldwide, including just 926 in 2002.
This Z8 was first delivered to Chapman BMW in Scottsdale, Arizona,
and has a known ownership history from new. Acquired by the
consignor in 2016, this desirable roadster is now presented showing
fewer than 23,600 miles at the time of cataloguing. Finished in
Tungsten Silver over black Nappa leather, it is the epitome of
stylish BMW performance with its M-derived 394-horsepower V-8
engine and six-speed manual transmission. Uniquely, it is fitted
with chromed BMW alloy wheels.
This Z8 is accompanied by its accessory hardtop and stand, wind
deflector, factory tool roll, owner's manual with pouch, first aid
kit, cup holder, spare keys, BMW Motorola cell phone, and the
original window sticker, as well as a special Z8 car cover with
storage bag.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620.
