BMW Z8 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on BMW Z8 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 4.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6600 rpm
    • Average torque: 500 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1660 kg / 3660 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2425 kg / 5347 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2000 BMW Z8 through generations

  • 4.9 —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.9 6 MT—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.9 6 MT—6600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.9 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 4.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%