BMW 2000
(1966 - 1972)
Car articles about BMW 2000 by year
At the end of the 1950s and beginning of the 1960s, the future of Bayerische Motoren-Werke looked anything but rosy. The product range included small models such as the Isetta, the 600 and the 700, as well as the elegant "Baroque Angel" and the two sports cars 503 and 507. There was a yawning void between these two extremes, resulting in figures deep in the red. The launch of the "New Class" in between therefore decided the survival or decline of the brand. This vehicle report tells the story of the "Neue Klasse" and shows it in old and new images.
The above title is often wrongly awarded. However, the BMW 2000 TI not only left many two-seaters behind on the highway, but was also able to keep up with the best sports cars on winding roads - not even wearing a tracksuit, just a well-fitting sports jacket. This historic test sheds light on the many advantages and (very) few criticisms of the fastest BMW mid-range.
The BMW 2000 Coupé was presented at the IAA in 1965 and was eagerly awaited. It combined convenience and purpose, because it not only looked fast, it was also supposed to be fast. The Coupé was available in three versions; this historical test report takes a closer look at the automatic version 2000 CA.
The BMW Coupé 2000 CS was certainly one of the main attractions for visitors to the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September 1965, although there was no shortage of competition. To this day, however, the coupé has remained exceptional in its front-end design and for many years also in its concept. But how does this coupé, now over 50 years old, drive today? This driving report looks at the design orientation of the BMW 2000 CS, describes driving impressions and shows the elegant coupé in current and historical pictures, as well as in the sales brochure from back then. A sound sample is also included.
The Mercedes-Benz 230 (W 110) and the BMW 2000 were the non-plus-ultra in the mid-size class in 1967. They combined comfort with sporty performance and plenty of space. However, both had different strengths. The magazine 'hobby' dedicated a "super test" to them, which went right across Europe and put the two rivals through their paces. The original three-part test report is summarized in this article in its original wording and supplemented with historical images.
At the end of the sixties, Peter Monteverdi presented a small sports car called the Monteverdi 2000 GTI, which was created on the mechanical basis of the BMW 2000 Ti and a body by Pietro Frua. The planned presentation fell through and since then rumors and conjectures have swirled around the Volks-Monti and its identical twin, the Frua BMW 2000 ti. This vehicle report attempts to trace the history of the small sports car and shows it in many historical and current illustrations.
Between 1965 and 1970, BMW built around 13,000 two-liter 2000 CS/C coupés based on the "New Class". The design was developed in-house and was so successful that it was largely retained for the successor 2800 CS (E9). However, not everything went as smoothly as BMW might have wished, but the elegant coupé was well received by customers. This report tells the story of the mid-range coupé and shows it in current and historical pictures.
Regardless of their factory dynamics, even BMW vehicles still offer serious sports drivers plenty of potential for improvement. One of the many companies that have dedicated themselves to making the Bavarian motor cars faster is the engineering firm Schnitzer from Freilassing. This historic test of two Group 2 BMWs shows why their products are so successful on the racetrack.
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BMW 2000 - quite angular
From 1966 to 1972, BMW built the 2000, the largest-displacement version of the "New Class", which had begun in 1962 with the BMW 1500. Characteristic of the BMW 2000 was the new face with rectangular headlights, less obvious was the refined technology compared to the "smaller" models. This report describes the sedan trimmed for luxury and shows it in many current and historical illustrations.
Current market prices for BMW 2000
4-Door Sedan, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 1990 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 1990 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 131 PS, 1990 cm3
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null, 131 PS, 1990 cm3
Coupe, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
Coupe, 120 PS, 1990 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 2000
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 2000 CS 1968 Not Sold Bonhams The December Sale (December 7, 2016) |
2000 CS | 1968 | Not Sold | Bonhams The December Sale (December 7, 2016) | |
| BMW 2000 CA 1969 Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) |
2000 CA | 1969 | Sold | CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) | |
| BMW 2000 CS 1970 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) |
2000 CS | 1970 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (November 25, 2015) | |
| BMW 2000 CS 1968 Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (March 12, 2015) |
2000 CS | 1968 | Sold | Bonhams Amelia Island (March 12, 2015) | |
| BMW 2000 CS 1969 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) |
2000 CS | 1969 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) | |
| BMW 2000 CS 1967 Withdrawn Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) |
2000 CS | 1967 | Withdrawn | Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) | |
| BMW 2000 C 1969 Not Sold Bonhams The Summer Classic Sale (June 20, 2015) |
2000 C | 1969 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Summer Classic Sale (June 20, 2015) | |
| BMW 2000 CS Coupé 1968 Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (May 11, 2018) |
2000 CS Coupé | 1968 | Sold | Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco (May 11, 2018) | |
| BMW 2000 Touring 1972 Sold RM/Sotheby's The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection (June 3, 2020) |
2000 Touring | 1972 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection (June 3, 2020) | |
| BMW 2000 CS 1968 Not Sold Coys Legende et Passion Fontvieille (May 14, 2016) |
2000 CS | 1968 | Not Sold | Coys Legende et Passion Fontvieille (May 14, 2016) |
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