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1973 BMW 2002

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1973 2002.

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Model year1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172 in
Overall width	62.6 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	98.4 in
Curb weight	2260 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 2002 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–11.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 1974 Turbo Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1972	tii Coupe 2.0L I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	130 hp	RWD
1974	Turbo Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	170 hp	RWD
1974	tii Coupe 2.0L I-4	9.50 sec	17.70 sec	130 hp	RWD
1970	Coupe 2.0L I-4	9.60 sec	17.10 sec	100 hp	RWD
1970	Coupe 2.0L I-4	10.30 sec	17.80 sec	100 hp	RWD
1968	Coupe 2.0L I-4	11.30 sec	17.90 sec	100 hp	RWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

76V002000Seat Belts:FrontReported 06/12/1976

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Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 2002. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes

Frequently asked

Does the 1973 2002 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.