BMW 2002 model and spec guide

Common to all

• 1990cc engine inclines at 30 degrees.
• Cast iron block and Alloy head.
• 89mm x 80mm bore and stroke
• Single Overhead Cam - SOHC

Specifications by Models

2002

• 70kW @ 5500 rpm, 116 ft lb @ 3500 rpm
• single Solex 40 carburettor.
• 171 kmp top speed
• 0-100 kph in 11 secs

2002 Ti

• twin Solex 40 carburettors.
• 115 mph top speed

2002 Tii

• 88kW @ 5800 rpm, 131 ft lb @ 4500 rpm
• Kugelfischer Fuel Injection.
• 184 kph top speed
• 0-100 kph in 9.3 secs

2002 Turbo

• 119kW
• KKK Turbocharger
• 209 mph top speed
• 0-100 kph in 7 secs
• The 2002 Turbo was unveiled at the 1973 Frankfurt auto show. Only 1672 cars were built and all were left hand drive.

Body Styles

• 2 Door Hardtop
• Touring - 2 door wagon/hatchback - 1971 to 1975
• Baur Cabriolet - removable centre roof panel and fold down canvas rear section.
• Convertible - full folding canvas hardtop - introduced in 1971

Distinguishing Features by Year

1968-1968

• plain trim, spartan interior
• chrome bumpers
• round taillights
• silver/black combination metal grille.
• two-piston front callipers and smaller rear drums approx first 200 cars.
• The rear axle uses the long-necked differential with sliding type universal joints
• one barrel Solex carb.

1969-1970

• 4-piston front callipers.
• A new style (short neck) rear axle was incorporated with regular style CV joints.
• interior trim mildly upgraded.

1971

• The instruments and dash upgraded

1972

Tii

• new cylinder head - E12 head, with a different combustion chamber shape
• bigger valves - 46mm
• Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection
• higher compression (9.0:1 vs. 8.5:1)
• larger intake valves (46 vs.44mm),

Turbo

• KKK Turbocharger
• larger brakes,
• stronger suspension components including strengthened control arms, spindles and hubs.
• 1/2 inch wider wheels (5X13 vs 4 1/2X13).

1973

• Slight changes in interior switch placement/trim.

1974

• Taillights changed to rectangular shape
• front grill becomes black plastic
• interior is upgraded with new style upholstery
• Updated dash/instrument cluster with fake wood grain surround.

1975 - early 1976

• New seat design
• new cylinder head (the E21 2.0), to be used on the '77-'79 320i,

Options

• Automatic transmissions where available on carburetted versions between 19'69 and 1975.
• Air-conditioning
• Sun-roof.