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Common to all 1990cc engine inclines at 30 degrees.Cast iron block and Alloy head.89mm x 80mm bore and strokeSingle Overhead Cam - SOHCSpecifications by Models 2002 70kW @ 5500 rpm, 116 ft lb @ 3500 rpmsingle Solex 40 carburettor.171 kmp top speed0-100 kph in 11 secs2002 Ti twin Solex 40 carburettors.115 mph top speed2002 Tii 88kW @ 5800 rpm, 131 ft lb @ 4500 rpmKugelfischer Fuel Injection.184 kph top speed0-100 kph in 9.3 secs2002 Turbo 119kWKKK Turbocharger209 mph top speed0-100 kph in 7 secsThe 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 HardtopTouring - 2 door wagon/hatchback - 1971 to 1975Baur Cabriolet - removable centre roof panel and fold down canvas rear section.Convertible - full folding canvas hardtop - introduced in 1971Distinguishing Features by Year1968-1968 plain trim, spartan interiorchrome bumpersround taillightssilver/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 jointsone 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.1971The instruments and dash upgraded1972Tiinew cylinder head - E12 head, with a different combustion chamber shapebigger valves - 46mmKugelfischer mechanical fuel injectionhigher compression (9.0:1 vs. 8.5:1)larger intake valves (46 vs.44mm),TurboKKK Turbochargerlarger brakes,stronger suspension components including strengthened control arms, spindles and hubs.1/2 inch wider wheels (5X13 vs 4 1/2X13).1973Slight changes in interior switch placement/trim.1974Taillights changed to rectangular shapefront grill becomes black plasticinterior is upgraded with new style upholsteryUpdated dash/instrument cluster with fake wood grain surround.1975 - early 1976New seat designnew cylinder head (the E21 2.0), to be used on the '77-'79 320i,OptionsAutomatic transmissions where available on carburetted versions between 19'69 and 1975.Air-conditioningSun-roof.

The BMW 2002 is the most important model in BMW's history. It established BMW as a builder of quality performance sports sedans, brought global success and cracked the lucrative US market. The 2002 was the precursor to the 3 Series which built on the 2002's success and became the class leader for more than three decades. The 2002 was designed in Italy by Giovanni Michelotti and based on the "New Series" 1500 and 1600 sedans with a 5cm shortening in wheelbase. Introduced in January 1968 and sold through to 1975 the 20 in the name refers to the 2.0 litre capacity while the 02 represents the two doors. The model owes its existence to Max Hoffman, the US BMW importer of the period who requested BMW place the 2.0 litre engine in the 1600-2 body. The 1600 cc engine could not pass the US smog emission requirements. The 2002 model received four badges through its life: * 2002 - a single carburettor engine * 2002 Ti - twin carburettor engine * 2002 Tii - fuel injected engine * 2002 Turbo - Limited production Turbocharged engine Four different body styles were sold through the production run; * The standard two door hardtop (the only body style available for the turbo version) * The Baur cabriolet - a removable metal centre roof section with a folding soft rear behind a reinforced t-roof. * The Touring - a cross between a 2-door wagon and hatchback. * The very rare full-convertible soft-top. All retained the same basic engine, a 1990 cc cast iron block, aluminium head unit set at a 30 degree incline. The main change through the life of the power train, besides the fuel and induction delivery systems were two changes to the head design. All leading motoring magazines of the period were universal in their praise for the 2002. The virtues of its performance and quality were expounded with the only regular criticism being around the austere looks of the cars styling and interior. Some also noted the limited rear leg room. The 2002 had a very strong racing career that continues now in historic race series. In 1969 Dieter Quester won the European Touring Car Championship in the 2.0 litre class and was runner up overall to the Porsche 911. He also managed to win four rounds of the championship outright. BMW has recently revisited the concept of the 2002 with the introduction of the 1-series, the spiritual re-interpretation of the ground breaking original. The 1-series has re-set the package after the bloating of the 3 series that saw engine capacity and cylinder numbers double in the top of the line performance versions .