1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

This 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo is one of 1,672 examples built during a two-year production period. It was delivered new in Italy and eventually came to the US, where it was refurbished in 2009 and acquired by the owner in 2021. The car is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter M10 inline-four and finished in Polaris over black vinyl. Equipment includes a five-speed dogleg manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, a Turbo-specific body kit, 15″ Weds Sport wheels, and bolstered aftermarket front bucket seats. This 2002 Turbo is now offered on dealer consignment in Los Angeles, California, with a BMW Classic certificate and a clean California title.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The car was delivered from the factory in Polaris Metallic and was repainted in 2009. It is equipped with a Turbo-specific body kit consisting of a front air dam, body-color fender flares, multi-color graphics, and a rear spoiler. Additional features include dual side mirrors and a single exhaust outlet. The selling dealer notes that some areas have been touched up with paint in preparation for the sale, photos of which are provided in the gallery.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The 15″ Weds Sport wheels are mounted with 205/50 Toyo Proxes RA1 tires. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The selling dealer tells us that the bucket seats are Scheel/Alpina items that were reupholstered in black vinyl to match the rear bench. Appointments include front vent windows, pop-out rear side windows, and a heated rear window.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a red-finished instrument cluster housing a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,400-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. An analog clock and boost gauge are positioned centrally on the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 90k miles, approximately 4k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The turbocharged 2.0-liter M10 inline-four features Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection and a Kühnle, Kopp, & Kausch (KKK) turbocharger, and it was factory-rated at 170 horsepower. The turbo and engine seals were reportedly refreshed in 2009, and the spark plugs and fluids were changed in preparation for the sale.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a dogleg five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

1974 BMW 2002 Turbo 5-Speed

The BMW Classic certificate shows delivery to Verona, Italy, in June 1974.