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BMW 02 (E10) Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1966–1977) — First Generation

The BMW 02 (E10) launched the compact sports sedan idea, offered as a two-door Sedan, a three-door Hatchback and an open Cabrio, all built around rear-wheel drive and a light, driver-focused body.

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BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions

Every BMW 02 (E10) engine is a gasoline four-cylinder driving the rear wheels, so the character changes mainly with displacement. Smaller units such as the 1.6 MT Cabrio stay light and eager, while the 1.8 MT and the automatic 2.0 AT Sedan add relaxed pulling power. Manual transmissions dominate; automatics suit calmer driving.

Cabrio — BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1574 cm³85 hp63 kW130 N⋅mManualRWD

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1573 cm³105 hp78 kW131 N⋅mManualRWD
1.8 MTGasoline1766 cm³90 hp66 kW146 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³101 hp74 kW157 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³120 hp88 kW167 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³132 hp97 kW178 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³170 hp125 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1573 cm³74 hp54 kW118 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1573 cm³83 hp61 kWNot providedManualRWD
2.0 ATGasoline1991 cm³101 hp74 kW157 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Hatchback 3-door — BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door BMW 02 (E10) Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1574 cm³85 hp63 kW130 N⋅mManualRWD
1.8 MTGasoline1766 cm³91 hp67 kW144 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³99 hp73 kW157 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1991 cm³132 hp97 kW177 N⋅mManualRWD

BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions

Cabrio — BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions

Cabrio BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4230 mm1590 mm1360 mm2500 mm980 kg160 mm

Sedan 2-doors — BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm960 kg160 mm
1.8 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm970 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm940 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm960 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm1026 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm1060 kgNot provided
1.6 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm980 kg160 mm
1.6 MT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm940 kg160 mm
2.0 AT4230 mm1590 mm1410 mm2500 mm995 kg160 mm

Hatchback 3-door — BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door BMW 02 (E10) Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4110 mm1590 mm1380 mm2500 mm1030 kg160 mm
1.8 MT4110 mm1590 mm1380 mm2500 mm1030 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4110 mm1590 mm1380 mm2500 mm1030 kg160 mm
2.0 MT4110 mm1590 mm1380 mm2500 mm1070 kg140 mm