This 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo is one of 1,672 examples built during a two-year production period and was delivered new to Italy. It was refurbished in the Netherlands around 2019 and was subsequently imported to the US. The car is finished in Chamonix over Black Skai vinyl upholstery and is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a sunroof, a Turbo-specific body kit, 13″ Alpina wheels, front disc and rear drum brakes, front bucket seats, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. Work in 2024 involved rebuilding the MFI injection pump, refurbishing the warm-up regulator, and replacing the spark plugs and turn signal relay. This 2002 Turbo is now offered on dealer consignment as part of DriverSource’s Oktmotorfest 2026 Collection with a BMW Classic certificate, literature, recent service records, and a clean Texas title.
The 2002 Turbo debuted at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show as BMW’s first turbocharged production car. It was distinguished from the standard 2002 by a Turbo-specific body kit consisting of a front air dam, body-color fender flares, and a rear spoiler. The “turbo 2002” lettering at the front of the car was applied in reverse so that it would read correctly in the rear-view mirror of a vehicle ahead.
This example came finished from the factory in Chamonix (085) and was repainted during the aforementioned refurbishment in the Netherlands. Replacement glass, chrome trim, and rubber seals were also installed at that time, and it is additionally equipped with a manually operated sunroof, a driver-side mirror, a chrome rear bumper, and a single exhaust outlet.
The 13″ Alpina wheels are mounted with Maxxis tires measuring 185/75. The 2002 Turbo’s chassis was based on that of the contemporary 2002tii, but featured a larger 20mm front antiroll bar and Turbo-specific rear springs. The Turbo was also equipped with Bilstein shocks, reinforced trailing arms, rear wheel bearings, hubs and stub axles. Stopping is accomplished via front disc and rear drum brakes. The seller tells us that the brake system was overhauled and replacement springs, bearings, and shocks were installed during the refurbishment.
The cabin houses bolstered front bucket seats and a rear bench that were re-trimmed in Black Skai vinyl upholstery with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Interior appointments include front vent windows, pop-out rear side windows, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and a heater.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a red-finished instrument cluster bezel housing a 240-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,400-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. An analog clock and boost gauge are positioned centrally on the dashboard. The five-digit odometer was reset to zero during the refurbishment and now shows 500 kilometers (~311 miles).
The turbocharged 2.0-liter M10 inline-four is equipped with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection and was factory equipped with a Kühnle, Kopp, & Kausch turbocharger, 6.9:1-compression pistons, and an auxiliary oil cooler. According to the seller, the engine was rebuilt during the refurbishment. More recent work in October 2024 included rebuilding the MFI pump, restoring the warm-up unit, and replacing the spark plugs and turn signal relay. Compression test results are viewable in the gallery.
Engine stamping 4290236 shown above matches the chassis number.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission was reportedly rebuilt and the axles overhauled and powder coated during the refurbishment.
The BMW Classic certificate shows the factory colors along with a build date of March 12, 1974.