- First European turbocharged production car
- Only approx. 1,700 ever made
- Global oil crise did not hold BMW back from launching a ground-breaking sportscar
Technical information:
Body work
- Length (cm): 422 (166 inch)
- Width (cm): 163 (64 inch)
- Height (cm): 141 (56 inch)
- Wheelbase (cm): 250 (98 inch)
- Weight (kg): 1080 (2381 lbs)
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Mechanics
- Engine: four-cylinder turbocharged 1990 cc front-engine
- Valve gear: 8
- Fuel system: Kugelfischer P04 fuel injection
- Gear box: 4-speed manual
- Transmission: RWD
- Left-steered
- power: 168 hp (125 kW) at 5800 t/m
- torque: 245 Nm at 5800 t/m
- Top speed: 211 km/h (131 mph)
BMW 2002 Turbo
In 1973, BMW unveiled its 2002 Turbo. At first glance, this car appears to be an anachronism, oil rates were skyrocketing worldwide, as the 1973 oil embargo had just been put. Many feared the worst and therefore even speed limits were lowered on highways. Nevertheless, BMW boldly released a sports car to the market, and not just any sports car, one that would shape the future of automotive design. The 2002 Turbo was the first European production car to be turbocharged for increased power output.
The car's performance was mind-blowing for its time. Additionally, the BMW story that this car carries is what makes classic car enthusiasts drool over. As there’s only about 1,700 manufactured from 1973 to 1975, its value appears to be truly on the rise.
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