BMW 02 (E10) 1802 (90 hp)

Gasoline engine with 90 hp (66 kW) and 108 lb-ft (146 Nm), built 1971–1975, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 02 (E10) has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

Power90 hp (66 kW)
Torque108 lb-ft (146 Nm)
0–62 mph11.8 s
Top speed103 mph (165 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1802 (90 hp)
Displacement1.8 L (1,766 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainSOHC
Fuel systemCarburetor
Compression ratio8-6
Bore89 mm
Stroke71 mm
Engine oil capacity4.5 qt (4.3 l)

Performance

Power90 hp (66 kW) @ 5250 rpm
Torque108 lb-ft (146 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)11.8 s
Top speed103 mph (165 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway24 mpg (9.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors4
Length166.5 in (4,230 mm)
Width62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Curb weight2,138 lb (970 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,020 lb (1,370 kg)
Cargo volume15.9 cu ft (450 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears4
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, coil spring, wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent, coil spring, trailing arm
WheelsFront wheel rims: 5J x 13\; Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13

What to check on a BMW 02 (E10) with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 02 (E10) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1600 Ti (105 hp)Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1600/2 (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
2002 (100 hp)Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
2002 Ti (120 hp)Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)
1602 (85 hp)Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)
2002 Tii (130 hp)Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)
2002 Turbo (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
1502 1.6 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)

← All BMW 02 (E10) engines

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