BMW 2002 (02 Series) History
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Part of the 02 Series (1966–1977), the BMW 2002 (1968–1975) was a light, agile two-door sedan that, with its 2.0-liter engine, defined BMW's 'sporty compact' character and built the brand's reputation in America.
The fuel-injected 2002 tii (1971–1975) and the rare 2002 Turbo (1973–1975, only 1,672 built) are the most prized versions. The 02 Series was succeeded by the first 3 Series, the E21.
Body styles
- 2-door sedan
- Convertible
- Touring (hatchback)
Notable special editions & performance variants
2002 tii
Fuel-injected (Kugelfischer) performance version of the 2002; about 38,700 built.
2002 Turbo
Turbocharged 02 — one of Europe's first turbo production cars; only 1,672 built.
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