BMW 2002 turbo
(1973 - 1974)
Car articles about BMW 2002 turbo by year
The era of sporty saloons began with the BMW 2002. Opel launched its first attacks on the Munich-based domain with its Ascona 19 SR, followed belatedly by Ford with the Escort RS 2000. Audi was the last to push for a place in the 100 hp society with the 80 GT. In 1973 a comparison test checked whether the newcomer from Ingolstadt could catch up with or even overtake its earlier competitors.
In 1973, a turbocharger was still a rather exotic tool for increasing performance, which was primarily used in racing but hardly ever on the road. Forced ventilation elicited 170 hp from the BWM inline four-cylinder engine of the 2002 and enabled performance that differed only slightly from that of a Porsche 911. BMW wanted to build 5000 turbo saloons, but in times of the oil crisis and economic downturn, the car was only a limited success, so the 2002 turbo was only built for a short time and remained rare. This driving report portrays a model from 1974, shows the car in historical pictures, makes it sound like a sound sample and tells the story of this rare car.
In 1974, car tester Jürgen Rapp was anything but enthusiastic about the then new BMW 2002 with turbocharger. He even went so far as to reject the turbocharger concept itself. As we know, the turbo nevertheless proved its worth in the years that followed, so it is all the more exciting to read in the test from back then how the early turbos felt.
Current market prices for BMW 2002 turbo
2-Door Sedan, 170 PS, 1990 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 2002 turbo
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Bonhams Les grandes Marques du Monde au grand Palais (February 4, 2016) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Bonhams Les grandes Marques du Monde au grand Palais (February 4, 2016) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Bonhams The Banbury Run Sale (June 7, 2014) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Bonhams The Banbury Run Sale (June 7, 2014) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's London (October 24, 2019) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's London (October 24, 2019) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 24, 2018) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Silverstone Auctions Mai Online Only (May 23, 2020) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Mai Online Only (May 23, 2020) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 22, 2021) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 22, 2021) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Not Sold Aguttes Lyon Sale (July 2, 2016) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Not Sold | Aguttes Lyon Sale (July 2, 2016) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 Sold Bonhams The Zoute Sale (October 8, 2023) |
2002 Turbo | 1974 | Sold | Bonhams The Zoute Sale (October 8, 2023) |
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