car and found that it outperformed the contemporary benchmark Ferrari 360 Modena in three important performance categories: acceleration, handling, and braking. As with most BMW products, its top speed was electronically limited to 155.4 mph (250 km/h). The Z8 used neon exterior lighting, the tail lights and turn indicators are powered by neon tubes that offer quicker activation than standard lightbulbs and are expected to last for the life of the vehicle. Every Z8 was shipped with a color-matching metal hardtop with rear defroster. Unlike many accessory hardtops, which are provided for practical rather than stylistic considerations, the Z8 hardtop was designed from the outset to complement the lines of the roadster.
In order to keep the interior uncluttered, a number of convenience functions were integrated into multifunction controls. For example, the power windows and mirrors were controlled by a single instrument. Also, the center-mounted instrument cluster was canted slightly toward the driver. The displacement of these gauges to the middle of the dash was intended to offer an unimpeded view of the hood and the road ahead.
This Z8, delivered new in Switzerland, was ordered in the most classic of colour combinations, silver with a red and black interior. The car has had only two owners and has covered a guaranteed mileage of only 72’500 km. The Z8, which is in excellent condition, will be sold with its factory supplied hardtop incl. stand and dust protection cover. The service booklet is also with the car and it has completed its last Swiss MOT in June 2015. With only 1’262 Z8’s delivered in this colour combination, the BMW offers a rare chance to own a piece of German automotive history with the added sprinkle of James Bond glamour. Dieser Z8 in der, für klassische Sportwagen typischen, Farbkombination silber mit rot-schwarzer Lederausstattung wurde in die Schweiz ausgeliefert. Aus zweiter Hand, mit garantiert erst 72‘500 km, Serviceheft, sowie Hardtop mit zugehörigem Ständer und Schutzhülle, präsentiert sich das Fahrzeug in sehr gutem Zustand. Die letzte MFK erfolgte im Juni 2015. Bei nur 1‘262 Fahrzeugen in dieser Farbkombination weltweit, ist dieser Z8 sicher eine seltene Gelegenheit ein Stück deutscher Automobilgeschichte mit James Bond Flair zu erwerben. Cette Z8, livrée neuve en Suisse, a été commandé dans la combinaison de couleur la plus classique, l‘argent avec une garniture en cuir rouge et noir. La voiture n‘a eu que deux propriétaires et elle n’a parcouru que 72‘500 km garantis. La Z8, qui est en excellent état, sera vendue avec son hardtop fourni par l‘usine, porte-hardtop et housse de protection inclus. Le carnet de services est également avec la voiture et elle a passé la dernière expertise juin 2015. Avec seulement 1‘262 Z8 livrées dans cette combinaison de couleurs, la BMW offre une chance rare de posséder un morceau de l‘histoire automobile allemande, garnit avec un peu de glamour de James Bond.
In order to promote the Z8 to collectors and reinforce media speculation about the Z8‘s „instant classic“ potential, BMW promised that a 50-year stockpile of spare parts would be maintained in order to support the Z8 fleet. Due to the limited volume of Z8 production, all elements of the car were constructed or finished by hand, thereby compounding the importance of ongoing manufacturer support for the type. The price point and production process allowed BMW to offer custom options to interested buyers. A significant number of Z8s with nonstandard paint and interior treatments were produced over the course of the four-year production run by BMW Individual, a division of BMW AG. 47