The BMW 02
series was presented in the year 1966. The 02 series was a two-door
model based upon the 1500/2000 series which were introduced between 1961
and 1966. The 02 series was powered by engines of several capacities.
The four cylinder in line engines featured capacities of 1500, 1600,
1800 and 2000 cc. This compact family car became a great success for
BMW. The sporty road holding, powerful engines and the functionality
formed an attractive package!
Technical
data
Four cylinder
in-line engine (type M10)
cylinder capacity: 1990 cc.
carburettors: 2x double Weber
capacity: approx. 170 DIN bhp. (140 bhp. at the rear wheels, dyno
tested).
top-speed: >200 km/h.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual (E30)
brakes: disc brakes all round
weight: 1100 kg.
Information
Colour white with a black/grey rally interior. This BMW 2002
Tii
was sold new in France. The caris fitted with a
full roll over cage, special sports seats with safety harnesses, an
aluminium petrol tank, Minilite wheels, a sports steering wheel, an oil
pan protector, a Tripmaster mounting plate and a strut bar between the
front wheel suspension towers. The overhauled two liter M10 engine was
fitted with two double Weber carburettors and a 5-speed E30 gearbox was
fitted. the engine was Dyno fine tuned at Speedcentre in the
Netherlands. The capacity at the rear wheels was determined at 140 DIN
bhp.
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