BMW 2002
(1968 - 1975)
Car articles about BMW 2002 by year
In 1966, BMW presented a compact saloon that would shape the image of the Munich-based manufacturer for years to come, the 1600-2. With four cylinders and two doors, the basis was laid for an entire model family that would eventually include not only a convertible (in various versions), but also an estate saloon (touring) and even a turbo model with 170 hp. The most popular model, however, was the 2002, which offered the performance of a real sports car and still provided space for a small family. This report tells the story of the 1600-2 series up to 2002, highlights some of the vehicles and provides driving impressions behind the wheel of a 2002 touring, illustrated with many pictures from the period.
It arrived, was barely seen and did not win. That is why only two examples were built, making the 2002 GT4 one of the rarest BMWs ever.
The BMW 2002 Ti was half sports car, half family sedan, in any case it was fast and did not have many to fear on the highways of the time. The racing driver and journalist Paul Frère not only owned a copy himself, he also tested the car for the Austrian Auto Revue in 1971 and was generally enthusiastic, despite the criticisms he voiced. In this report, the original wording has been re-edited and illustrated with archive photos from the time.
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
Convertible, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
Targa, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 131 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 131 PS, 1990 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 170 PS, 1990 cm3
null, 101 PS, 1990 cm3
null, 131 PS, 1990 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 2002
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 2002 E30 M3 engined 2002 5-speed gearbox 1974 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 5, 2014) |
2002 E30 M3 engined 2002 5-speed gearbox | 1974 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 5, 2014) | |
| BMW 2002 Touring 1972 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) |
2002 Touring | 1972 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 27, 2016) | |
| BMW 2002 1971 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale (February 22, 2019) |
2002 | 1971 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Classic Car Sale (February 22, 2019) | |
| BMW 2002 Targa 1973 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) |
2002 Targa | 1973 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) | |
| BMW 2002 Ti 1970 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 9, 2024) |
2002 Ti | 1970 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 9, 2024) | |
| BMW 2002 Cabriolet 1972 Sold RM/Sotheby's Munich Sale (November 26, 2022) |
2002 Cabriolet | 1972 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Munich Sale (November 26, 2022) | |
| BMW 2002 Coupé 1974 Sold Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting (April 10, 2022) |
2002 Coupé | 1974 | Sold | Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting (April 10, 2022) | |
| BMW 2002 1972 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) |
2002 | 1972 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) | |
| BMW 2002 Turbo lhd 1974 Sold Silverstone Auctions Birmingham Sale (November 15, 2014) |
2002 Turbo lhd | 1974 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Birmingham Sale (November 15, 2014) | |
| BMW 2002 1971 Sold ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) |
2002 | 1971 | Sold | ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) |
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