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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.

The 1973 BMW 2002 Overview provides a detailed account of the vehicle's body, platform, and engine specifications for the 1973 model year, highlighting certain specifications that distinguish this example within the BMW 2002 lineup. The overview situates the 1973 model year within the model's reliability history, indicating how this year fits into the longer‑term assessment of the line. Consequently, researchers can treat the 1973 BMW 2002 Overview as a consistent reference point for understanding the vehicle’s design and the context in which its reliability is evaluated.

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.