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The Racing Sportscars database shows the BMW 2002 was used in competitive motorsport from 1968 to 1986, and 2002s were entered in 600 events. There were 2449 entries of cars at these 600 events, with 1520 finishes and 707 retirements (a finishing ratio of 68%).
1968 BMW 2002 Whispers Its Way into History and Inspires David E. Davis. From the Archive: Turn your hymnals to 2002 as David E. Davis Jr. blows his mind on the latest from BMW. See why...
Jul 13, 2020 · BMW 2002. The first ones arrived in the US in April, 1968 and caused a sensation. David Davis wrote his 2002 paean, “Turn Your Hymnals to 2002” in the April 1968 Car and Driver, and the word was out. A SOHC m10 engine, fully independent suspension, disk front brakes, and 100 hp (113 SAE).
- Mike Self
Jul 27, 2020 · Jan 1968 BMW 2002 (non USA) production begins with VIN 1650001. Jan 1968 BMW 1600 Cabriolet production begins with VIN 1557001; production continues through Jun 1971 and VIN 1558682. None were exported to the US — save one “black swan” owned by Carl Nelson. Feb 1968 US-specific BMW 2002 production begins with VIN 1660001. A few early ...
- Mike Self
Dec 21, 2017 · From the Archive: 1968 BMW 2002 Inspires David E. Though the 2002 was as Germanic as sauerbraten, it actually had something in common with ’60s American muscle cars: It followed the same...
Jul 31, 2019 · Your definitive 1968–76 BMW 2002 buyer’s guide. Joe Lorio. 31 July 2019. The 2002 is the car that put BMW on the map in the United States and defined the brand as a purveyor of purposeful driving machines. (It predates “The Ultimate Driving Machine” tagline.)
