BMW 2002 Turbo Brochure / Tech Spec [right-click to download]
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Showing posts with label 2002. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2002. Show all posts
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
Monday, 24 February 2020
BMW Front Outline / Silhouette Gallery - All Models
Another great chart of BMW front-end outlines detailing almost every model, or at least every major model release, right from the word go... which one is yours??
| 1936 328 | 1952 501 | 1955 ISETTA 250 | 1956 507 ROADSTER | ||||
| 1962 1500 | 1965 3200CS | 1968 2002 Tii | 1973 3.0CSL E9 | ||||
| 1975 316 E21 | 1978 M1 E26 | 1978 M535i E12 | 1986 M3 E30 | ||||
| 1988 M5 E28 | 1989 8 SERIES E31 | 1992 M3 E36 | 1996 Z2 E36/7 | ||||
| 1998 M5 E39 | 1999 Z8 ROADSTER | 2000 M3 E46 | 2002 Z4 | ||||
| 2004 6 SERIES E63/64 | 2007 M3 E90 | 2007 X5 E70 | 2011 1 SERIES M COUPE | ||||
| 2011 M5 F10 | 2014 i3 | 2014 M4 COUPE F82 | 2015 i8 | ||||
Sunday, 23 February 2020
BMW M10 Engine Family Tree
Interesting press release from BMW showing some derivatives of the much-loved 4-cylinder M10 engine, which I have covered in much detail before.
"With half the cylinders and half the power of todays V8 M3, the original 1986 car remains one of our all-time favourites. Its seemingly indestructible four-cylinder iron block, however, goes back to 1962 and the BMW 1500. This was also the block that formed the basis of the 1.5-litre turbo F1 engines that powered Brabham to many a race victory. That's not just the block type -- BMW Motorsport used actual 1500 blocks sourced from scrapyards, because the older the block, the fewer stresses remaining in it. Never has a production engine family been more versatile."
"With half the cylinders and half the power of todays V8 M3, the original 1986 car remains one of our all-time favourites. Its seemingly indestructible four-cylinder iron block, however, goes back to 1962 and the BMW 1500. This was also the block that formed the basis of the 1.5-litre turbo F1 engines that powered Brabham to many a race victory. That's not just the block type -- BMW Motorsport used actual 1500 blocks sourced from scrapyards, because the older the block, the fewer stresses remaining in it. Never has a production engine family been more versatile."
Saturday, 22 February 2020
Sunday, 5 January 2020
All the best for 2020 from BeemerLab.org!
Wishing everyone all the best for a nice and productive new year... heres some pleasant 2002s for 2020...
Friday, 13 December 2019
BMW BTCC 60th Anniversary Poster - 2002Ti Works Touring Car 1965 - 'Pop Art'
2002Ti, Works team 1965 - 'Pop Art'
E9 3.0 CSL Alpina, Works team 1973 - 'Collage Art'
E30 M3, Mobil team Frank Sytner - 'Tech Noir'
E36 318i, FINA team Steve Soper - 'Memphis Design'
E90 320Si, RAC team Colin Turkington - 'Stencil Art'
Era: 1965
Car: 2002 Ti Works Touring Car
Team: Factory
Style: Pop Art
Artist: Garry Walton
Resolution: 1191 x 1684
What is Pop Art? - Pop Art Wiki here.
These are a bit out of date, but I think they're great and I've been after some higher resolution versions for a while. BMW UK had them designed in 2015 to mark 60 years of competing in the BTCC, Super Touring and World Touring Car series, with the posters evoking a popular art style from each decade. Here, Pop Art from the 1960s and the works 2002 Ti.
E9 3.0 CSL Alpina, Works team 1973 - 'Collage Art'
E30 M3, Mobil team Frank Sytner - 'Tech Noir'
E36 318i, FINA team Steve Soper - 'Memphis Design'
E90 320Si, RAC team Colin Turkington - 'Stencil Art'
Era: 1965
Car: 2002 Ti Works Touring Car
Team: Factory
Style: Pop Art
Artist: Garry Walton
Resolution: 1191 x 1684
What is Pop Art? - Pop Art Wiki here.
These are a bit out of date, but I think they're great and I've been after some higher resolution versions for a while. BMW UK had them designed in 2015 to mark 60 years of competing in the BTCC, Super Touring and World Touring Car series, with the posters evoking a popular art style from each decade. Here, Pop Art from the 1960s and the works 2002 Ti.
Monday, 2 December 2019
BMW 1990cc [2L] Engines 4 and 6 Cylinder Comparison - M10b20 and M60/M20 [E21 320, 320i, E12]
Up to 1977 BMW used 4-cylinder engines for its original 320 and 520 models, evolving from the trusty M10 used in the 2002. After 1977 they began to use freer-revving 6-cylinder engines for all the 2 litre models, the M60 and after 1981 the M20, both still using the same 1990cc, the latter of which has evolved into all the modern BMW straight sixes we know today. The 2 litre four pot is still a very sought after power-plant though, with its light weight and torquey character making for a more responsive front-end, particularly in the smaller chassis models.
I have wanted to compare the specs of these two engines side by side for a while now to see how the bore/stroke and power outputs stack up, so here goes:
CARBURETTOR:
The 6-cylinder looks to be the faster motor, making a good 10 bhp more, with the shorter stroke and higher compression ratio no doubt making for a peppier drive. However, with its longer stroke and bigger pistons, the 4-cylinder still makes very similar torque, so unless you are screaming it all the time, the lighter engine might still make a more balanced drive under normal use.
INJECTION:
The injected engines are a different story, with the compression ratio of the M10 not too far behind the 6-cylinder and both making the same power, though I would say the M20 is going to pull harder and smoother as you get up the revs and, ultimately have a higher redline. On the other hand, the 4-cylinder actually seems to be giving a bit more torque this time, obviously the higher compression and bigger bore contribute to this and it is all produced lower down the rev range. This could be why I have heard M10 enthusiasts saying it is more torquey, but either way it stands to reason that the lighter, more responsive handling and low-end grunt makes the 4-cylinder a better choice for round-town driving or even short-track racing.
I actually owned one of the rare 1990cc 4-cylinder M10 engines in 2012, having been given it with the '83 E21 316 I bought. The previous owner had intended to build it up and drop it into the E21, but never got round to the project and I decided not to pursue it given that the M10b18 1.8 litre unit was plenty quick enough for the car fitted with a twin-choke Weber carb, so I sold the 2 litre lump in bits, missing suitable con-rods, for £350!
More 1977 engine changes included the 1.6 litre engine used in the E21 316 now badged as the 315. The 316 now received a restricted-power version of the 1.8 litre M10 engine and a new model, the 318, was given a hotter version of the same engine. The 316 dropped back to 1.6 litres for economies sake with the newer M4x series of engines in the late E30 and E36.
I have wanted to compare the specs of these two engines side by side for a while now to see how the bore/stroke and power outputs stack up, so here goes:
CARBURETTOR:
| M10 4-cyl. | M60/M20 6-cyl. | ||
| Bore | 89.0mm (3.504") | 80.0mm (3.15") | |
| Stroke | 80.0mm (3.15") | 66.0mm (2.60") | |
| Capacity | 1990cc (121.4 cu in) | 1990cc (121.4 cu in) | |
| Comp. ratio | 8.1 : 1 | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Power (BHP) | 109 @ 5800rpm | 120 @ 6000rpm | |
| Power (PS) | 110.5 @ 5800rpm | 122.4 @ 6000rpm | |
| Power (KW) | 82.5 @ 5800rpm | 90 @ 6000rpm | |
| Torque (Lbs ft) | 115.7 @ 3700rpm | 118 @ 4000rpm | |
| Torque (Nm) | 157 @ 3700rpm | 160 @ 4000rpm |
The 6-cylinder looks to be the faster motor, making a good 10 bhp more, with the shorter stroke and higher compression ratio no doubt making for a peppier drive. However, with its longer stroke and bigger pistons, the 4-cylinder still makes very similar torque, so unless you are screaming it all the time, the lighter engine might still make a more balanced drive under normal use.
INJECTION:
| M10 4-cyl. | M60/M20 6-cyl. | ||
| Bore | 89.0mm (3.504") | 80.0mm (3.15") | |
| Stroke | 80.0mm (3.15") | 66.0mm (2.60") | |
| Capacity | 1990cc (121.4 cu in) | 1990cc (121.4 cu in) | |
| Comp. ratio | 9.3 : 1 | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Power (BHP) | 125 @ 5700rpm | 123 @ 5800rpm | |
| Power (PS) | 126.8 @ 5700rpm | 125.1 @ 5800rpm | |
| Power (KW) | 94.6 @ 5700rpm | 92 @ 5800rpm | |
| Torque (Lbs ft) | 126.6 @ 4350rpm | 122 @ 4500rpm | |
| Torque (Nm) | 172 @ 4350rpm | 165 @ 4500rpm |
The injected engines are a different story, with the compression ratio of the M10 not too far behind the 6-cylinder and both making the same power, though I would say the M20 is going to pull harder and smoother as you get up the revs and, ultimately have a higher redline. On the other hand, the 4-cylinder actually seems to be giving a bit more torque this time, obviously the higher compression and bigger bore contribute to this and it is all produced lower down the rev range. This could be why I have heard M10 enthusiasts saying it is more torquey, but either way it stands to reason that the lighter, more responsive handling and low-end grunt makes the 4-cylinder a better choice for round-town driving or even short-track racing.
I actually owned one of the rare 1990cc 4-cylinder M10 engines in 2012, having been given it with the '83 E21 316 I bought. The previous owner had intended to build it up and drop it into the E21, but never got round to the project and I decided not to pursue it given that the M10b18 1.8 litre unit was plenty quick enough for the car fitted with a twin-choke Weber carb, so I sold the 2 litre lump in bits, missing suitable con-rods, for £350!
More 1977 engine changes included the 1.6 litre engine used in the E21 316 now badged as the 315. The 316 now received a restricted-power version of the 1.8 litre M10 engine and a new model, the 318, was given a hotter version of the same engine. The 316 dropped back to 1.6 litres for economies sake with the newer M4x series of engines in the late E30 and E36.
Monday, 12 August 2019
Retro BMW Phone Wallpapers [iPhone, Samsung, 750x1338 smart-phone]
Some nice phone wallpapers / home screen images I adapted from posts on the /BMW sub-Reddit, which is full of this sort of thing, so you should check it out...
E30 M3 Grille ------- E30 Cabriolet Sunset
M3 Evolution E30 / E36 / E46 / E92 / F30
M5 Evolution Grilles ------- 3 Series Evolution Grilles
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
BMWs at Tatton Hall Classic Car Show 2012
For the full story on Tatton Hall Classic Car show 2012 and over 120 pics go here: Tatton Hall Park Classic Car Show 2012 [on my other blog: http://retrorunabouts.blogspot.co.uk/]
The BMW UK Owners Club had a mighty big stand celebrating the Queen's silver Jubilee, with all manner of classic M cars and the brand new M6.
Alpina B5 Turbo E28 5-series was superbad and superclean in black.
AC Schnitzer sorted E46 M3.
E30 M3, a genuine left-hand-drive article.
Tidy E30 325i with Alpina wheels parked up amongst the Ford RS owners club.
Some of the best BMWs were away from the OC stands, including this pristine green 2002 I found tucked away behind a load of Volkswagens.
The condition of even the finest chrome work is absolutely concourse, the paint and wheels original.
It could be said that the 2002 has seen better days, but the owners proudly display a picture of them driving the car from new in the early '70s and it looks in a shabbier state then.
Grilles and bumper chrome work all look exactly as if they've just rolled out of the Black Forest.
A little stand previously hidden by the busy food stalls revealed a couple of sweet 635 CSi...
...and this luminous yellow 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' race car, which was one of my favourite cars of the show.
I was being optimistic by hoping to see a standard 3.0 CSL at the show and was not disappointed because thats what this is. The car started life as a regular CSL before being bought as a wreck by the current owners and rebuilt to exact 'Batmobile' spec.
The level of detail to the aero-body is so good that the car can't really be called a replica - it's more of an upgrade.
415 wide rear tyres - like a Lamborghini Countach or Bugatti Veyron.
The BMW UK Owners Club had a mighty big stand celebrating the Queen's silver Jubilee, with all manner of classic M cars and the brand new M6.
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