The BMW Z07 concept car, first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1997, blossomed from a dream into a production reality. Production of the BMW Z8 was announced at the Detroit Motor Show in January 1999.
Designed for connoisseurs, the BMW Z8 was both very exclusive and a technological “tour de force”. Its blend of aesthetic design and dynamic performance is born of BMW’s desire to show how the 1956 BMW 507 might have developed had it been an integral part of the BMW range in the intervening period.
The evocative and exotic style of the Z8 echoes the concept design very closely. The broad kidney grille and small xenon headlights faired in by glass covers flow into a long bonnet with muscular wheel arches and wide doors rounded off by a shapely yet purposeful tail with four large tailpipes. The Z8 even bears the typical 507 air scoops on its front wings whilst a luxurious leather interior is set off by a central instrument binnacle typical of that elegant era of convertible cars.
Under the skin the Z8 is pure technology. The Z8 is built on an aluminium alloy spaceframe and carries an all-aluminium body. The power unit for the vehicle is no less than the five litre V8 engine from the M5. This incredible motor produces 400bhp and 500Nm of torque and driven through the rear wheels. The Z8’s performance more than matches its looks – 0-62mph in under five seconds, whilst 0-62 and back to zero again in less than eight seconds proves it stops as well as it goes.
The BMW Z8 offer today is a 2001 UK supplied car, finished in the most wonderful Z8 colour combination of Titanium Silver metallic,  over contrasting full black and red sports Nappa leather seats.
This exceptional example was supplied through Barons BMW, Hindhead and comes complete with car cover, wind deflector and original factory hardtop. The file that accompanies this beautiful car is  very  comprehensive.  It includes original marketing material, numerous invoices documenting the extensive service history and press information relating to the vehicle launch. The specification highlights include - heated seats, electric seats, cruise control, air conditioning, Bi-Xenon headlights, tailored Z8 floor mats, first aid kit and warning triangle, BMW 6-Disc CD changer and Anthracite headlining.
Supplied with full main dealer service history from new, and having formed part of a significant European collection since 2007,- also being within the same family since 2005,  this excellent example of the Z8 has to be one of the best on the market worldwide.
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