Fewer than 10,000 original miles 2002 BMW Z8 Roadster

2002 BMW Z8 Roadster
VIN. WBAEJ13452AH61837

5.0-Liter M-Power 32-Valve V8 Engine
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
400bhp at 6,600rpm
6-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Meticulously preserved example with just over 9,800 miles from new
*Spiritual successor to the legendary 507 Roadster, designed Henrik Fisker
*Beautiful specification in breathtaking Hellrot Red over Black Nappa leather upholstery
*Rare opportunity to find one of just 137 Red/Black cars produced worldwide
*Offered with factory hard top, factory accessories, manuals, and records
*Previously serviced by the respected Enthusiast Auto Group
*A timeless and powerful BMW collector car

THE BMW Z8

'That this new car, the Z8, is scorchingly fast comes as no surprise. It employs the potent 400-hp M5 powertrain, which endows the M5 sedan with the acceleration of a Corvette. Weighing about 500 pounds less than the two-ton M5, the Z8's performance is beyond question.' – Car & Driver.

In 1956, BMW released the 507, a stunning two-seat Roadster that delivered exhilarating performance, luxury, and rarity, which remains one of the most coveted BMW models ever produced. At the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show, BMW displayed a stylish retro-inspired concept car, the Z07. The Henrik Fisker-designed roadster was initially intended to merely exist as styling exercise, however the incredible reception and overwhelmingly positive acclaim spurred the decision to put it into limited serial production in 1999.

The resulting Z8 remained remarkably faithful to the Z07 concept, with the 507-like twin-nostril front grille and distinctive front-wing vents. A period-style interior had been one of the Z07's most remarked upon features, and that too made it into the production Z8, including a fantastic banjo-style steering wheel. The sleek and taught bodywork was all wrought in aluminum, as was the completely bespoke space-frame chassis. The 4,941cc V8 engine was aluminum as well, a 400-horsepower power-plant that motivates this lithe roadster to 60mph in a scant 4.2 seconds. Of course, the Z8 included all the luxury appointments befitting a flagship model: traction control, stability control, front and side air bags, GPS navigation, climate control and power operation of the seats, steering wheel and convertible top.

Along with being a stunning, hand built limited-production roadster, BMW further enhanced the Z8's appeal to collectors by announcing that a 50-year stockpile of Z8 parts would be maintained. Despite a hefty launch price, initial demand was so high that bidding wars broke out, with many Z8s selling for well in excess of MSRP. By the time production ceased in 2003, 5,703 of these fabulous cars had been built.

THE CAR OFFERED

The 2002 Z8 offered here has covered fewer than 10,000 miles from new (9,884 recorded at cataloguing) and is one of just 137 cars finished in Hellrot Red over Black Nappa leather upholstery. This car was delivered new via BMW of North Houston, Texas, and it includes a full array of accessories including the matching removable hard top, convertible wind deflector, car cover, original vin-matched display book, owner's manuals, tool kit, original Motorola Timeport phone in its packaging, and more. The accompanying CARFAX report is clean and shows ownership in Florida and other states, while service records on file show it was previously tended to by the highly respected specialists at Enthusiast Auto Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in superb condition throughout, including in the engine bay and undercarriage. A factory replacement new OEM BMW battery was also recently installed.

BMW endowed the retro-modern Z8 with its rich motorsport heritage, gracing it with a mighty V8 engine, three pedals, six speeds, and a superb chassis, all wrapped in a timelessly beautiful aluminum body. These attributes – and the intangibles of pure driving joy – ensure its status as a modern classic and as one of the most collectible BMWs in recent history.