Descripción
MILEAGE:- 23, 800 KILOMETRES
CHAMONIX WHITE WITH BLACK LEATHERETTE INTERIOR
CHASSIS No. 4291125
Even by the high standards that Hexagon Classics have set, have we have never seen such an original example of the BMW 2002 Turbo, one of the true landmark heroes in the automobile world. Hexagon of Highgate sold these BMW 2002 Turbos as brand new cars in the 1970’s, so we understand just how important a part this model played in the forthcoming motoring revolution. With only 10 of these rarities currently being used on the U. K’s roads, these are now scarcer than most so-called motoring exotica.
BMW created Europe’s first turbocharged production car. Using the KKK turbocharger with 0. 55 overpressure, BMW increased the 2002 Tii’s 130 BHP by 40 BHP to a new high of 170 BHP. The compression was increased from 6:9:1 to 9:5:1 and an oil cooler added. Bigger brakes were fitted to cope with the extra engine power, and a limited slip differential was added for better high-speed cornering, along with huge wheel arch extensions that housed wider 6J alloy wheels and 185/ 70 VR13 tyres for better stability. The red instrument surround and turbo boost gauge, along with new sports seats, completed the picture.
BMW claimed a top speed of 131 miles per hour and a 0-62 mph acceleration in just 6. 9 seconds. Maximum torque was 173 ft/ lb @ 4000 rpm. It could only be bettered by the 210 BHP Porsche Carrera when it was launched. The car used a manual 4-speed Getrag gearbox.
Motorsport-coloured stripes were added to each side, along with a boot spoiler to aid high-speed stability, and a huge air dam to the front. Press models had the “2002 Turbo” added top the air dam in large reverse script, so that other drivers knew exactly who was sitting behind them poised to overtake at any moment!
Formerly the property of a prominent BMW dealer for the past 15 years, this car has not wanted for anything by way of maintenance, and is a very fine example of this rare motoring icon. It is accompanied by its period 2002 books and works catalogues and original spare keys. It has recently received a refresh by BMW marque experts, and is ready to be fully enjoyed.
Available to view at our London showrooms.
