1968 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 100 hp
The BMW 2002 is a compact sports sedan that became an icon of driver-focused motoring in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing around 100 hp, it combined nimble handling with a punchy engine in a lightweight body. It is widely credited with establishing BMW's reputation as the 'Ultimate Driving Machine' and laid the groundwork for the modern sports sedan segment. The 1972 examples represent the mid-production sweet spot before emissions regulations began softening performance.