✦ Shifty Estimate
$130,200
- 12 months median
- $125K
- Market cap
- $217.7M · 1,672 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 3
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1973 BMW 2002 Turbo
1973 to 1975 · Coupe · Limited edition · 1,672 built
Price history
Recent sales
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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbocharged I4, 2.0L
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.9s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,381 lb
- Production
- 1,672 units
- Designer
- Giovanni Michelotti
Common questions
How much does a BMW 2002 Turbo cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $125,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $130,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $48,750 to $149,730, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $130,200. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a BMW 2002 Turbo sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $124,000Feb 9, 2026Polaris Metallic (060) · 67,000 mi
- $127,000Dec 10, 2025Chamonix · 83,000 mi
- $125,000Aug 21, 2025Polaris · 91,000 mi
BMW's first turbocharged production car was a bold statement that nearly killed the company's reputation. The 2002 Turbo's 170 horsepower and 6.9-second 0-60 time made it devastatingly quick, but the primitive turbo technology created massive lag and unpredictable power delivery. The controversial backwards 'TURBO' script on the front spoiler sparked protests about aggressive driving. Only 1,672 examples were built from 1973-1975 before BMW pulled the plug, making it one of the rarest production BMWs. Despite its flaws, the Turbo pioneered forced induction technology that would define BMW's future. The combination of Michelotti's timeless design and groundbreaking technology creates incredible collector appeal today. Values have skyrocketed as enthusiasts recognize the Turbo's historical significance as BMW's first turbocharged car. Finding a clean, original example requires patience and serious money, but owning one means possessing a crucial piece of BMW's technological evolution.