By Ben Stewart
Long before BMW was known as the Ultimate Driving Machine, the automaker crafted this tiny 2100-pound car that became a major step in plotting the company's future course. The BMW 2002 was a plucky half-pint sedan with a punchy four-cylinder engine and front and rear independent suspension. The 2002 delivered sporty moves in the corners and room for four adults at a time when most automakers were producing thirsty and cumbersome V-8-powered heavyweights that were more at home on the boulevard than any canyon road.
Today, the high-performance, 130-hp, fuel-injected 2002 tii commands close to $20,000 in good condition. The company even produced a 170-hp turbocharged model between 1973 and 1974 (BMW's first turbo), but the car was never officially sold in the U.S. As the predecessor to the modern BMW 3 Series, the 2002 enjoys cult car status for its style, driving zest, and historical importance.
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