Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1968-1976
Manufacturer	Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Assembly	Munich, Germany
Body Style	2-door sedan, 2-door cabriolet (Baur)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	BMW 02 Series (E10)
Wheelbase	2,500 mm
Overall Length	4,230 mm
Overall Width	1,590 mm
Overall Height	1,410 mm
Kerb Weight	1,010-1,080 kg (base), 1,080 kg (tii), 1,100 kg (Turbo)
Fuel Tank Capacity	52 L
Boot Capacity	310 L
Drag Coefficient	0.42
Weight Distribution	52:48 front:rear (approximate)

Engine Specifications

M10B20, 2002 (Carburettor)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, SOHC, 8-valve
Displacement	1,990 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.0 mm x 80.0 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Power	74 kW (100 hp) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque	157 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Fuel System	Solex 40 PDSI or Weber 32/36 DGV carburettor
Ignition	Points-type or breakerless electronic (late models)
Valvetrain	Chain-driven SOHC, solid lifters
Oil Capacity	3.75 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	20W-50 mineral
Redline	6,500 rpm

M10B20, 2002tii (Kugelfischer Injection)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, SOHC, 8-valve
Displacement	1,990 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.0 mm x 80.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Power	96 kW (130 hp) @ 5,800 rpm
Torque	178 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel System	Kugelfischer PL04 mechanical fuel injection
Ignition	Breakerless electronic
Valvetrain	Chain-driven SOHC, solid lifters
Oil Capacity	3.75 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	20W-50 mineral
Redline	6,500 rpm

M10B20, 2002 Turbo

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, SOHC, 8-valve, turbocharged
Displacement	1,990 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.0 mm x 80.0 mm
Compression Ratio	6.9:1
Power	125 kW (170 hp) @ 5,800 rpm
Torque	240 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Forced Induction	KKK turbocharger, ~0.4 bar boost
Fuel System	Kugelfischer PL05 mechanical fuel injection
Ignition	Breakerless electronic
Valvetrain	Chain-driven SOHC, solid lifters
Oil Capacity	4.0 L (with filter)
Redline	6,500 rpm

Transmission Options

Transmission	Type	Gears	Applications
Getrag 232	Manual	4-speed	2002 (standard)
Getrag 245	Manual	5-speed	2002 (optional, late models)
ZF 3HP12	Automatic	3-speed	2002A (automatic variant)

Getrag 232 Gear Ratios (4-speed)

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.76
2nd	2.04
3rd	1.32
4th	1.00
Reverse	4.17

Getrag 245 Gear Ratios (5-speed)

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.37
2nd	1.99
3rd	1.33
4th	1.00
5th	0.86
Reverse	3.53

Final Drive Ratios

Model	Ratio
2002 (4-speed manual)	3.64
2002 (5-speed manual)	3.64
2002tii	3.45
2002 Turbo	3.36
2002A (automatic)	3.90

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, MacPherson strut	Independent, semi-trailing arm
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Telescopic hydraulic	Telescopic hydraulic
Anti-roll Bar	Yes (standard on tii and Turbo, optional on base)	No (standard), optional on some variants

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Solid disc	Drum
Diameter (front disc)	256 mm	,
Drum diameter	,	250 mm
Servo assisted	Yes	,
ABS	Not available	,

2002 Turbo Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Solid disc
Diameter	276 mm	258 mm

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Worm and roller
Power Assist	Not available
Turns Lock-to-Lock	3.8
Turning Circle	10.0 m

Performance (Approximate, Period Road Tests)

Model	0-100 km/h	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2002 (carb, manual)	10.5 s	~17.5 s	175 km/h
2002tii (manual)	8.8 s	~16.5 s	190 km/h
2002 Turbo	6.9 s	~15.2 s	211 km/h
2002A (auto)	13.0 s	~19.0 s	165 km/h

Fuel Economy (Approximate, Mixed Driving)

Model	L/100 km
2002 (carburettor)	10.5
2002tii	9.0
2002 Turbo	12.0
2002A (automatic)	12.5

Tyre Specifications

Model	Standard	Optional
2002 (base)	165SR13	175/70R13
2002tii	175/70R13	185/70R13
2002 Turbo	185/70R13	,

Wheel Specifications

Spec	Value
Standard	13" x 5" steel
Optional (base)	13" x 5.5" alloy (BMW cross-spoke)
2002tii	13" x 5.5" alloy
2002 Turbo	13" x 6" alloy
Bolt Pattern	4 x 100
Centre Bore	57.1 mm

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 44 Ah (standard), 55 Ah (tii/Turbo)
Generator/Alternator	Generator (early 1968-70) / Alternator (1970 onwards), 35A-55A
Headlights	H4 halogen (single round each side)
Fuses	12 (ceramic or blade depending on year)

Dimensions, Roundie vs. Squarie

Dimension	Roundie (1968-1973)	Squarie (1974-1976)
Length	4,230 mm	4,240 mm
Width	1,590 mm	1,590 mm
Height	1,410 mm	1,410 mm
Bumper type	Chrome with rubber inserts	Impact-absorbing, larger profile
Taillight shape	Round	Rectangular

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000-7,500 km or 6 months
Valve clearance adjustment	20,000 km
Contact breaker points (pre-electronic ignition)	10,000 km
Spark plugs	20,000 km
Air filter	20,000 km
Fuel filter	20,000 km
Timing chain inspection	80,000 km
Coolant	24 months
Brake fluid	24 months
Manual gearbox oil	40,000 km
Differential oil	40,000 km
Carburettor service	40,000 km or as needed
Kugelfischer pump service (tii)	60,000-80,000 km or as needed

Model Variants

2002 (Base)

Spec	Value
Engine	M10B20 (carburettor)
Power	74 kW (100 hp)
Standard Equipment	Disc/drum brakes, 4-speed manual, heater

2002 Automatic (2002A)

Spec	Value
Engine	M10B20 (carburettor)
Power	74 kW (100 hp)
Transmission	ZF 3HP12 3-speed automatic

2002tii

Spec	Value
Engine	M10B20 (Kugelfischer injection)
Power	96 kW (130 hp)
Additional	Kugelfischer PL04 injection, higher compression, alloy wheels

2002 Turbo

Spec	Value
Engine	M10B20 (turbocharged, Kugelfischer injection)
Power	125 kW (170 hp)
Additional	KKK turbocharger, widebody, 4-wheel disc brakes, lowered suspension, body kit

2002 Cabriolet (Baur)

Spec	Value
Engine	M10B20 (carburettor)
Power	74 kW (100 hp)
Additional	Baur-built removable targa-style roof, reinforced body structure

Production Numbers (Worldwide, Approximate)

Model	Units
2002 (carburettor, all years)	~310,000
2002tii	~16,500
2002 Turbo	1,672
2002 Cabriolet (Baur)	~4,200
Total 02 Series (all models)	~802,000