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2001 BMW Z8
Lot Number: 173
2001 BMW Z8
This 2001 BMW Z8
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 22nd July, 2011 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Silver -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
X28BMW -
ODOMETER READING
25500
DESCRIPTION
In developing the Z8, BMW married form and function like never before.
Power came from the 4.9-litre V-8 of the M5, mated to a proper six-speed gearbox and producing nearly 400 bhp.
The design was flawless from any angle, inside and Escort has been well-prepared to Historic D3 regs. The shell is fully seam-welded, gusseted and strengthened to Group 4 Historic spec., with a 'World Cup' cross-member, fibreglass bonnet and boot, and polycarbonate side windows. Enginout, carried over from Henrik Fisker's Z07 concept introduced at Tokyo in 1997 and paying homage to the Count Albrecht Goertz-designed 507 of the 1950s with side vents, a sleek front end and such retro touches as a banjo-type steering wheel.
We/transmission; All steel Scholar built 2-litre Pinto, 45 Webers, Tony Law exhaust, new 'Luminition', twin plate AP clutch, TranX pro gearbox, fully floating 5.1 Atlas axle. Brakes/ Suspension; 'Monte Cith 50/50 weight distribution and the acceleration of a Ferrari 360 Modena, this was BMW's fastest roadster to date, the choice of James Bond and a true supercar with brilliant braking and cornering. Motor Trend magazine brought out its true _x001C_Marlo' front calipers, Rix Engineering rear calipers with h/brake and hydraulic. adjustable pedal box, adjustable Bilstein legs, adjustable bottom arms, bronze-bush quick
steering rack. Interior; Alloy navigators footrest, Peltor intercom, Brants rally clock and timer.Wheels and Tyres,p>Manufactured in 2001, this example is described as being in excellent condition and has only covered 50,000 miles from new. Supplied with a V5 document, MoT certificate, Tracker, hard top and full BMW service history with the last service carried o Total wheels 12, 6 with new slicks on, 4 with part worn and 2 rims. The seats and belts are now out of date and all the other safety equipment will need to be checked for currency. The car has a long MOT, Historic Rally vehicle identity forms. MSA Lut within the last two months. Finished in Satin Silver, the interior is trimmed in black and red hide and features all the usual refinements expected with BMW's flagship model. Being one of only 5,700 models produced, this stunning BMW is certain toogbook, and Homologation forms./span>/div>
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SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 173
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z8
- Registration Number
- X28BMW
- MOT Expiry
- 31/05/2011
- Chassis Number
- WBAEJ134X1AH60472
- Engine Number
- 6006241
- Body Colour
- Silver
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