The SVE Oletha is the 3090 pound naturally aspirated V8 powered Z Coupe we wish BMW built

**Sticky** · 09-22-2021, 09:26 PM

This is the SVE (Smit Vehicle Engineering) Oletha prototype. A bunch of car sites are running around calling this a Z8 Coupe which is, well, stupid. SVE does not disclose the chassis underpinning the Oletha but it sure look like a Z4 Coupe is involved.

Furthermore, there are those saying the Oletha is better looking than the Z8 which is clearly clickbait. The Oletha looks like a mashup of Z8 rear with Z4 side proportions and a face that is not quite sure what it wants to be.

What BimmerBoost likes are the specifications. A 4.4 liter S65 V8 is involved with an 8500 rpm redline. Power is sent to a 6-speed manual as it should be for a vehicle like this.

What does it weigh? 3090 pounds. Roughly ~400 pounds less than a manual E92 M3.

A Z8 Coupe it is not but it points to what BMW could build if they were interested in building the Ultimate Driving Machine.

Specifications:

S65B44 Engine – naturally aspirated, 4.4 liter V8, 450+ horsepower, 8,500 rpm redline

Individual throttle bodies, electromechanically actuated

Custom carbon fiber composite intake manifold

Custom stainless steel and Inconel exhaust components

6-speed H-pattern manual transmission

Mechanical limited slip differential – 3-clutch, 3.62 final drive ratio

Hydraulic rack and pinion steering rack – 12.8:1 ratio

KW 2-way adjustable suspension – stainless steel damper construction

Lightweight forged aluminum control arms

AP Racing brakes – lightweight forged Radi-CAL calipers, fully floating rotors

Forged and machined monoblock wheels

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires standard

Carbon fiber composite body – toughened epoxy prepreg, autoclave cured

~3,090 lbs curb weight

Compact vehicle footprint – 4,350 mm x 1,850 mm

30,000 Newton-meter/degree torsional rigidity

Low profile electrically actuated rear spoiler

Driver-focused cockpit dressed in the highest quality materials

8-way adjustable touring or carbon fiber composite sport seats

Audiophile-grade sound system

Extensive use of 3D printed metallics, composites, plastics