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1999 BMW Z9 Concept

1999 BMW Z9 Concept

1999 BMW Z9 Concept

A large 8.8-inch monitor in the center of the dashboard displays all the information the driver requires in a simple graphic display, apart from the speedometer and tachometer which are conventional analog instruments. The monitor is positioned within the driver’s field of vision, allowing it to be viewed while concentrating attention on the road ahead.

In Detail

type Concept / Prototype Car
built at Munich, Germany
engine Turbodiesel V8
displacement 3900 cc / 238.0 in³
power 182.7 kw / 245.0 bhp
specific output 62.82 bhp per litre
torque 559.9 nm / 413.0 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
driven wheels Front Engine
length 5000 mm / 196.9 in
width 2000 mm / 78.7 in
top speed ~251.1 kph / 156.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.0 seconds