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BMW 02 Series Saloon / 02er Limousine (1966-1975)

BMW 1600/1600-2/1602

The models in the 02 Series set new standards in the sporty compact sedans. They combined sleek design with a high degree of functionality and utility value and are considered to be precursors of the BMW 3 series. First model of the new line was the BMW 1600, renamed in 1971 in BMW 1602. By 1975, the sales program, he was built with about a quarter of a million copies and is the second most popular 02er model after the 2002 model.

General data
Construction...............................1966 - 1975
Number produce .........................266.967
Price..........................................DM 8,650

Specifications
Motorart.....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1573
Rated power...............................85 PS bei 5700 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............160
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg................................940

 

BMW 1600 TI

For friends sporting locomotion BMW offered from model year 1968 Type 1600 TI with 105 hp. The power increase of 20 hp compared to the base model in 1600 resulted from the use of two double carburetors and increasing the compression. The approximately 175-km / h BMW 1600 TI was built up to its production end in December 1968, only 9,000 times, a factor that makes the BMW 1600 TI today in circles lovers to an instance particularly sought.

General data
Construction...............................1967 - 1968
Number produce .........................8.670
Price..........................................DM 9,950


Specifications
Motorart.....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1573
Rated power...............................105 PS bei 6000 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............175
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg................................935

 

BMW 1802

Economical and sporty at the same time, customers could choose from short-stroke motor 1971 model 1802 with 90 hp, combining high efficiency with pleasing dynamics combined at an affordable price. The BMW 1802, the exact center between 1602 and 2002 ranked BMW with a price of DM 10,434, found its firm buyer community and was sold exclusively in left-hand drive version than 83,000 times.

General data
Construction..............................1971 - 1975
Number produce .........................83.351
Price.........................................DM 10,434

Specifications
Motorart....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1766
Rated power...............................90 PS bei 5250 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h..............165
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg...............................940

 

BMW 2002

Since its release in early 1968, the BMW 2002 was by far the most popular model in the BMW 02 Series. He joined compactness, dynamics and quality in an ideal way and established the present-day cult status of this series. From June 1969 you could even order an automatic transmission and at least 36,000 BMW comfort-conscious drivers opted for this option. With over 330,000 sold, BMW 2002 this sedan broke all previous sales records.

General data
Construction...............................1968 - 1975
Number produce ..........................339.092
Price..........................................DM 9,240

Specifications
Motorart.....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1990
Rated power...............................100 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............170
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg................................940

 

BMW 2002 TI

Half a year after the 100-hp BMW 2002 particularly performance-oriented drivers were able to order the type 2002 TI with 120 hp. A wider track, chassis reinforcements and a larger braking surface contributed to the increase in power bill. The standard also were sporting attributes such as tachometer and leather steering wheel. With the optional five-speed gearbox of the BMW 2002 TI was in only 9.1 seconds from 0 - 100 km / h speeds.

General data
Construction...............................1968 - 1971
Number produce .........................16.448
Price..........................................DM 10,989

Specifications
Motorart....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1990
Rated power...............................120 PS bei 5500 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............185
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg...............................940

 

BMW 2002 tii

1971 joined the numerous variants of the BMW 02 Series a particularly sporty type is laid out. The tii already known from the BMW 2000 engine with mechanical fuel injection ball Fischer also delivered 130 hp and helped the lighter by 160 kg two-door car impressive performance. Despite a lead of around DM 2,000 purchase price attacked nearly 40,000 customers on this 190 km / h fast "wolf in sheep's clothing" that it was also in a Touring version.

General data
Construction...............................1971 - 1975
Number produce .........................38.703
Price..........................................DM 12,765

Specifications
Motorart....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1990 (121.3 cu. In.)
Rated power...............................130 PS bei 5800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............190
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg...............................990

 

BMW 2002 turbo

The fastest BMW the 02 Series was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1973 - the legendary 2002 turbo. An exhaust gas turbocharger, the first in a European production car, breathed the already strong fuel injection engine of the 2002 tii additional 40 hp. The over 210 km / h BMW 2002 turbo however came in the time of the oil crisis on the market and therefore had to be content with a considered outsiders.

General data
Construction...............................1973 - 1975
Number produce .........................1.672
Price..........................................DM 18,720

Specifications
Motorart.....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1990
Rated power................................170 PS bei 5800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............211
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4220x1620x1410
Weight in kg................................1080

 

BMW 1502

1975 stood at BMW to a major model changes. After ten years of successful production of the 02 series came with the first BMW 3 Series, a new generation for the course. However, a simple version of the BMW 02 Series should facilitate a particularly interesting price entry into the BMW world. As of January 1975, this BMW was available in 1502 and only in July 1977 so that left the last of the 02 models off the assembly line in Munich.

General data
Construction...............................1974 - 1977
Number produce .........................72.632
Price..........................................DM 11,390

Specifications
Motorart....................................4-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1573
Rated power...............................75 PS bei 5800 U / min
Maximum speed in km / h...............155
Dimensions (L/H/B) in mm..............4230x1590x1410
Weight in kg................................980

 

 

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