16/06/2026
“A V8 engine won't fit in a Z3,” they said. So we just went ahead and did it, unveiling the V8 Roadster in 1997. Sure, it took a lot of manual labor and even more expertise to get the 228 kW/310 hp, 440 Nm performance-enhanced engine from the 540i to fit into the Z3’s engine bay. 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 265 km/h were impressive. Added to that were our racing suspension, 18-inch Type II racing wheels, an aerodynamic conversion, and a sophisticated interior in steel-blue nubuck leather. Want more? Here: https://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/v8-roadster/