BMW 2002 Turbo
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1974 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,5 seats |
In 1973 up and coming German manufacturer, BMW, took the world by storm with the announcement of its new model, the 2002 Turbo. This pocket-rocket version of the already successful 2002 series became the first European production car to feature a turbocharger.
Using the standard 2002 tii two door bodyshell the 2002 Turbo featured a racing style front spoiler, wider wheel arches and a bootlid spoiler. Underneath the 2002 Turbo bonnet sat a tuned 1990cc four cylinder which produced a staggering 170bhp.
The new car certainly enjoyed a great deal of publicity in its one year of production, all 1672 examples were built in left hand drive form.
Buyers Guide BMW 02-Series featured in Practical Classics June 2007– available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980cc | S4 OHC |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 mph | 7.3 s | 22 mpg | 170 bhp |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buy a BMW 2002 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2007 | |||
| Buy a BMW 2002 - BMW's iconic 2002 set the template for a dynasty of dynamic drivers' saloons and is the great-granddaddy of todays modern compact executives. Here's how to buy a good one. | ||||
| Article |
BMW 2002 Turbo |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2006 | |||
| When snow falls in the UK, the country usually grinds to a halt. So we decided to take a loony, turbcharged BMW 2002 to Wales for a bit of slip 'n' slide. We reckon you can too. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer Ownership Guide - BMW '02 Range |
130 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2004 | |||
| Buyer Ownership Guide - BMW ’02 Range - With a compact style and big range of engines ’02s make wonderful drivers’ cars. | ||||
| Article |
The ultimate driving machines |
54 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2002 | |||
| The Ultimate Driving machines - Highly competent in standard form, will modifications spoil the O2 BMWs or make them even better? David Lillywhite drives four to find out. . . | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars October 2001 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2001 | |||
| The first turbos. Fast, but fragile; only the brave used a turbo in its early days. Yet some proved the technology could work: | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - BMW '02 Series 1966-1976 |
152 |
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| Publication | Octane February 2012 | |||
| Buying Guide - BMW '02 Series 1966-1976 (£6000-32,000) - One of the best sporting saloons you can buy for relatively modest money. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - BMW 1602/2002 |
124 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2008 | |||
| Buyers guide - BMW 1602/2002- How to buy yourself a great example of BMW's sports saloon. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - BMW 2002 |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 24 April 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - BMW 2002- The '02 range was the car which made BMW leader of the compact sports saloon pack. PAUL WAGER from Total BMW magazine tells you how to buy one today. | ||||
| Article |
Thinking Of Buying...a BMW 2002? |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2005 | |||
| Thinking of buying...a BMW 2002? - This was the first BMW aimed at the emerging German middle classes, and indeed it appealed to many British drivers as well. Ted Purcell guides us though the buyer's minefield. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - BMW '02 Series |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 28 April 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - BMW ’02 Series - BMW didn’t expect to much from its compact ’02 series, but the cars ended up as one of the firm’s greatest success stories. However, as good as they are to drive, they’re also quite notorious for rust, which is why you’ll want to read RICHARD GUNN’s guide to getting a good’un. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - BMW '02 series |
136 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| Starter Classic - BMW '02 series - Smart, compact and lively, an '02 is a good first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
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