This 1973 BMW 2002 Tii is powered by a 1990cc inline four-cylinder engine with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection. It is capable of producing 130 horsepower and has a five-speed manual gearbox and front disc brakes. It was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions held in Meadow Brook where it was offered without reserve and estimated to sell between $18,000 - $24,000. This car was the first automobile to cross the auction block and bidding quickly escalated. Without reserve, the seller runs the risk of losing the vehicle for a low bid. This was not the case for this vehicle, as a high bid of $25,300 was enough to secure this gorgeous car. This car has been treated to an extensive restoration making it one of the finest examples of the 2002 in existence. This car is finished in red with a black vinyl interior, twin mirrors, 13-inch painted steel wheels, and period-correct tires.
The Tii version of the 2002 was introduced to the North American market in 1971. It sported wider wheels, larger brakes, and a four-speed gearbox as standard equipment. It was reported that after the 4000 RPM mark, the Tii stopped behaving like the standard 2002, and acted like a new vehicle with much more performance than the standard 2002. There was an increase in power thanks to the Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection system, which added 30 pound feet of torque over the standard carburetor system between 4000 and 4700 rpm. This was done while satisfying all emission regulations, which were very stringent at the time. | |
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