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BMW 02 E10 2002 Ti (120 Hp)
Overall Rating
BMW 02:
The BMW 02 Series is a range of sporty compact executive cars produced by German automaker BMW between 1966 and 1977, based on a shortened version of the New Class Sedans.
The first 02 Series produced was the 1600-2 in 1966. In 1975, the 02 Series was replaced by the E21 3 Series.
In the mid-1960s BMW perceived a market for a smaller, more affordable, two-door version of its four-door New Class executive sedan. Corporate design director Wilhelm Hofmeister assigned the project to staffers Georg Bertram and Manfred Rennen, who produced an attractive and sporty car 5 cm shorter in wheelbase and some 25 cm shorter in length, mainly by shortening the rear deck. The resulting 1966 production 1600-2 was less well-appointed than the New Class, but lighter, faster, and better handling....(Read more on Wikipedia)
E10 Overview:
BMW 02 (E10). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The BMW 02 (E10) was produced before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing began (1997). It lacks airbags, ABS, and advanced driver-assistance systems, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
2002 Ti (120 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A highly respected performance variant of its time, offering spirited acceleration and excellent handling for a compact sedan.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was secondary to performance, typical for a carbureted sports engine of the late 60s, but acceptable for its power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional driving dynamics and handling for its era
- • Robust and tunable M10 engine
- • Iconic design and strong classic car appeal
- • Good parts availability for a classic
- • Pioneering performance variants (Tii, Turbo)
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features (airbags, ABS)
- • Prone to rust if not well maintained
- • Basic comfort and refinement by modern standards
- • Maintenance costs can be high for specific parts (e.g., Kugelfischer pump)
- • Fuel economy can be poor on performance models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(E10: 1967 - 1969).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | BMW |
| Model: | 02 |
| Generation: | E10 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2002 Ti (120 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1968 |
| End of production: | 1972 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 120 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | M10B20 More details about the engine M10B20 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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