BMW Z8 (2000 – 2003) vs TVR Cerbera (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The TVR Cerbera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 440 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z8 uses less fuel, from 14.5 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. The TVR Cerbera is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,590 kg. At 4,399 mm, the BMW Z8 is 119 mm longer than the TVR Cerbera.
| Specification |
BMW
Z8
2000 – 2003
|
TVR
Cerbera
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 350 – 440 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 435 – 545 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 3.9 – 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 274 – 311 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.0 – 16.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,565 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 kg | 1,100 – 1,190 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.