2015 BMW M235i vs. 1972 BMW 2002 tii: Performance Data and Complete Specs

Vehicle

2015 BMW M235i

1972 BMW 2002 tii

Base Price

$44,050

$4286

Price as Tested

$44,050

$4286

Dimensions

Length

175.9 inches

166.5 inches

Width

69.8 inches

62.6 inches

Height

55.4 inches

55.5 inches

Wheelbase

105.9 inches

98.4 inches

Powertrain

Engine

turbocharged DOHC 24-valve inline-6 182 cu in (2979 cc)

SOHC 8-valve inline-4 121 cu in (1991 cc)

Power HP @ RPM

320 @ 6000

140 @ 5800

Torque LB-FT @ RPM

330 @ 1300

130 @ 4500

Fuel Delivery

direct injection

port injection

Redline

7000 rpm

6400 rpm

LB Per HP

10.9

16.4

Driveline

Transmission

6-speed manual

4-speed manual

Driven Wheels

rear

rear

C/D Test Results

Acceleration

0–30 MPH

1.9 sec

2.3 sec

0–60 MPH

4.9 sec

9.0 sec

0–100 MPH

11.7 sec

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0–130 MPH

20.7 sec

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¼-Mile @ MPH

13.4 sec @ 106

16.8 sec @ 81

Top Speed

155 mph (gov ltd)

115 mph (drag ltd)

Chassis

Braking 70–0 MPH

153 feet

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Roadholding, 300-ft-dia Skidpad

0.92 g

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Weight

Curb

3490 pounds

2290 pounds

%Front/%Rear

52.3/47.7

55.1/44.9

Fuel

EPA City/Hwy

19/28 mpg

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1972 BMW 2002 tii test results from C/D, February 1972.