Original 1967 BMW 2002 suspension advertisement , "BMW's suspension does more than keep you comfortable. It's a life-saver."
In the mid-1960s BMW perceived a market for a smaller, more affordable, two-door version of its four-door New Class executive sedan - the 2002 is the answer to that problem.
The BMW 02 Series - of which the 2002 was part - is a range of sporty compact executive cars produced by BMW between 1966 and 1977, based on a shortened version of the New Class Sedans; the first 02 Series produced was the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602) in 1966.
In 1975, the 02 Series was replaced by the E21 3 Series (except for the 1502 model, which continued until 1977). The larger displacement 2002 directly derived from it in 1968 would go on to establish a new reputation for BMW as a maker of high-quality affordable performance vehicles. Cabriolet, targa, hatchback, and economy versions of various "02" Series models were also produced.
The 2002 turbo (E20) was launched at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show. This was Europe's and BMW's first turbocharged production car, and it produced 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 5,800 rpm, with 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) of torque - the car had a top speed of 211 km/h (131 mph).
The 2002 Turbo was introduced just before the 1973 oil crisis, therefore only 1,672 were built, as BMW has since said "BMW had built a car that contradicted the spirit of the times like no automobile before".
Dimensions: 8 inches wide by 11 inches high.
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