BMW Z8 2000
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                              CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     4941 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    400 bhp   
                                         @:   6600 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            369 lb-ft 
                                 @:           3800 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:       11.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    7000 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            6       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          4.23 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.53 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.67 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.23 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          1.00 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 6th:          0.83 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       3.38 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         3780 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  50 %     
                     Wheelbase:               98.6 in.   
                     Tire section width:       275 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            18 in.   
                     Tire profile:              40 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.38       
                     Overall height:          51.9 in.   
                     Overall width:           72.0 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         5.0 in.