2002 turbo
A turbocharged pioneer. 170 PS from a two-litre four.
1973 European road-car specification · Factory source
Every figure, in one place.
Performance
- Power
- 170 PS · 168 hp · 125 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7 s
- Top speed
- 211 km/h
- Power-to-weight
- 6.35 kg/PS
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine
- M10 / turbo · Inline-four
- Displacement
- 1,990 cm³
- Induction
- Single turbo
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual (5-speed optional)
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Body and dimensions
- Production
- 1973–1975
- Body
- Coupés
- Length
- 4,220 mm
- Width
- 1,620 mm
- Height
- 1,410 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,080 kg
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.
Why you’d want one
- Learning about an early turbocharged BMW.
Know before you buy
- Rust in sills, floors and arches is the main concern
- Parts are scarce; originality affects value
- Specialist servicing and valve adjustment required
Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.
A turbocharged early chapter.
The 2002 turbo combines a four-cylinder engine with mechanical fuel injection and an exhaust-driven turbocharger. It offers a very different introduction to boost from a modern computer-managed turbo BMW.
Learning about an early turbocharged BMW.
A specialist must assess the original fuel and boost systems.
The turbocharger uses exhaust energy; it is not driven by a belt.
M10 / turbo · Inline-four
The 2002 turbo combines a two-litre four-cylinder with Kugelfischer fuel injection and a KKK exhaust-gas turbocharger. Its 170 PS and 240 Nm made it a landmark turbocharged BMW road car.
BMW 2002 turbo engine bay. Photographed year and individual vehicle specification are not established.
M10 / turbo · Petrol
The 2002 turbo combines a two-litre four-cylinder with Kugelfischer fuel injection and a KKK exhaust-gas turbocharger. Its 170 PS and 240 Nm made it a landmark turbocharged BMW road car.
One exhaust-driven turbocharger
Exhaust energy turns a turbine connected to an intake-air compressor. Charge-air cooling reduces the heat added as the air is compressed. The displayed turbo count describes the selected engine.
Rear-wheel drive
A manual transmission drives the rear wheels. The body’s extended wheel arches, front spoiler and period stripes made this 02-series model immediately recognisable.
1973 European road-car specification
These figures describe the selected specification and engine output. PS is metric horsepower. Equipment, power ratings and homologation can differ between markets and model years. Open the BMW source to inspect the original factory information.
The full specification.
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Photo credits
- BMW 2002 Turbo- P5190663.jpg — Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original