Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

BMW Z8 0–60 Times

The BMW Z8 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW Z8 is the 2000 BMW Z8 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 111.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested BMW Z8 is the 2001 BMW Z8 Roadster, which took 4.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.84 seconds at 109.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW Z8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.46 seconds The average quarter mile time is 12.87 seconds at 110.52 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.2sec 2000 Roadster

Average 0–60 4.46sec Across 5 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 12.87sec @ 110.5 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 4.7sec 2001 Roadster

Across 5 verified runs, the BMW Z8 ranges from 4.2 to 4.7 seconds 0–60, with a 4.46-second average.

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Tests by model year

5 tests · 2 years

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2001

BMW Z8 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.53 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.91 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#02

2001 BMW Z8 Roadster

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.90 sec

Trap Speed 110.0 mph

Engine 4.9L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 12 C / 19 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Roadster

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #2 of 5

#04

2001 BMW Z8 Roadster

4.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 110.0 mph

Engine 4.9L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 12 C / 19 H / 13 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Roadster

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 5

#05

2001 BMW Z8 Roadster

4.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.84s ¼ mi @ 109.8 mph

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0–60 mph 4.69 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.84 sec

Trap Speed 109.8 mph

Engine 4.9L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 12 C / 19 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Roadster

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #5 of 5

2000

BMW Z8 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.35 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#01

2000 BMW Z8 Roadster

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.60s ¼ mi @ 111.8 mph

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0–60 mph 4.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.60 sec

Trap Speed 111.8 mph

Engine 4.9L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 12 C / 19 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Roadster

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #1 of 5

#03

2000 BMW Z8 Roadster

4.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.00s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec

Trap Speed 111.0 mph

Engine 4.9L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 12 C / 19 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Roadster

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #3 of 5

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest BMW Z8 on record is the 2000 BMW Z8 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at 111.8 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW Z8 is the 2001 BMW Z8 Roadster, which takes 4.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.84 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a BMW Z8 reaches 60 mph in 4.46 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.87 seconds at roughly 110.5 mph.

We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW Z8 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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