Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]E52 · 2000–2003
BMW Z8 Z8 E52 · 400 hp (2000 to 2003)
The BMW Z8 Z8 of the E52 generation uses the S62B50 petrol engine with 400 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 400 PS / 294 kW
- Displacement
- 4 941 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- S62B50
- Period covered
- 2000–2003
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
400 hp (294 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2000 to 2003.
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In the range
It is the only petrol version of this generation. The S62B50 engine is also fitted to: BMW M5 (E39).
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Maintenance and records
Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW Z8 Z8 E52?
The S62B50 petrol engine (4 941 cc), 400 hp (294 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW Z8 Z8?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S62B50 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026