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THE FACTS
BMW 1600/2002
1600-02 2002 2002 tii 2002 Turbo 1967-1971 1968-1976 1971-1976 1973-1974
ENGINE
Displacement 1573 cc 1990 cc 1990 cc 1990 cc
Bore X Stroke 84.0 x 71.0 mm 89.0 x 80.0 mm 89.0 x 80.0 mm 89.0 x 80.0 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 96 @ 5800 113 @ 5800 140 @ 5800 170 @ 5800
Torque @ RPM 91 lb ft/123 N-m @ 3000 116 lb ft/157 N-m @ 3000 145 lb ft/197 N-m @ 3000 179 lb ft/243 N-m @ 4000
Compression Ratio 8.6:1 8.5:1 9.0:1 6.9:1
Fuel Delivery Single Solex carburetor Single Solex carburetor Kugelfischer injection Schäfer injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed
Automatic N/A 3-Speed N/A N/A
Final Drive 4.11:1 3.64:1 3.45:1 3.36:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4178 mm/164.5 in 4229 mm/166.5 in 4229 mm/166.5 in 4229 mm/166.5 in
Overall Width 1590 mm/62.6 in 1590 mm/62.6 in 1590 mm/62.6 in 1590 mm/62.6 in
Overall Height 1372 mm/54.0 in 1372 mm/54.0 in 1372 mm/55.5 in 1372 mm/55.5 in
Wheelbase 2500 mm/98.4 in 2500 mm/98.4 in 2500 mm/98.4 in 2500 mm/98.4 in
Front Track 1331 mm/52.4 in 1331 mm/52.4 in 1367 mm/53.8 in 1372 mm/54.0 in
Rear Track 1331 mm/52.4 in 1331 mm/52.4 in 1331 mm/52.4 in 1372 mm/54.0 in
Fuel Tank 38.2 liters/10.1 gallons 45.8 liters/12.1 gallons 45.8 liters/12.1 gallons 68.1 liters/18 gallons
Trunk Capacity 450/15.9 cu ft 450/15.9 cu ft 450/15.9 cu ft 450/15.9 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson struts , coil springs, telescopic
shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts , coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts , coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts , coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic
shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 11.6 seconds 11.3 seconds (4-Speed) 9.8 seconds (4-Speed) 8.0 seconds
Top Speed 100 MPH 110 MPH 115 MPH 121 MPH
Fuel Consumption 25 MPG 24.5 MPG 22.7 MPG 20 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
BMW 1600/2002: Their deceptively functional exteriors camouflaged one of the best-driving cars of the 1970s. The fuel-injected tii versions were the best German GTs until the M3, but even the base cars are tremendous fun.
Relatively weak rear structure is prone to rust. Rising prices
require a detailed inspection.
ÅWell-maintained original cars becoming tough to find – and increasingly expensive
ARelatively simple mechanically with good parts availability
ANXIETY INDEX: MEDIUM
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