The BMW 2002 tii is one of the classic cars Alpina tuned in the 1970s. This page describes a 1973 BMW 2002 tii coupé that had previously been upgraded by Alpina and was restored and re-engineered in 2023 by the German tuner Manhart Performance within its Manhart Classic Cars programme, with Alpina parts and Alpina stripe decals; it was offered for 149,000 euros.
Alpina-tuned BMW 2002 tii at a glance
| Base car | BMW 2002 tii coupé, 1973, previously upgraded by Alpina |
|---|---|
| Builder | Manhart Performance, Wuppertal, Germany (Manhart Classic Cars) |
| Engine | 2.0 L M10 with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection |
| Power | 200 hp (130 hp in the stock car) |
| Torque | 215 N·m (178 N·m stock) |
| Weight | about one tonne |
| Gearbox and brakes | 5-speed manual and disc brakes from the BMW 323i (E21) |
| Engine parts | K&N air filter, Alpina throttle body and intake manifold, new Manhart exhaust manifold |
| Chassis | Alpina-modified suspension, Raab Classics struts by KW, Wiechers strut brace, widened track |
| Wheels and tyres | classic 16-inch Alpina wheels; Falken 215/40 R16 front, 225/40 R16 rear |
| Paint | BMW Agave Green with Alpina stripe decals |
| Price (example shown) | 149,000 euros |
This page is based on a single article (kolesa.ru, 15 September 2023) supplied by the owner, so the figures could not be cross-checked. It describes one car rebuilt by Manhart, not a factory Alpina model.
History of the Alpina-tuned BMW 2002 tii
The base is a 1973 BMW 2002 tii coupé that had previously been upgraded by Alpina. Manhart Performance, a tuning firm in Wuppertal working under its Manhart Classic Cars programme, restored the car completely and raised the output of the 2.0-litre M10 engine with Kugelfischer mechanical injection from the stock 130 hp to 200 hp, and the torque from 178 to 215 N·m. The car weighs about one tonne.
The engine uses a K&N air filter, an Alpina throttle body and intake manifold and a new Manhart exhaust manifold. The five-speed manual gearbox and the disc brakes come from the BMW 323i (E21). The suspension was modified by Alpina and fitted with Raab Classics struts from KW and a Wiechers strut brace, and the track was widened; wheel-arch extensions that the article nicknames “pig cheeks” cover the wider wheels. Behind the front seats sits an Alpina Clubsport tubular roll cage, while the rear seat was kept.
The car is painted BMW Agave Green with Alpina stripe decals. In the interior the Scheel sport seats were re-trimmed in blue-green, and the three-spoke steering wheel, shift lever and mats carry Alpina logos. The original instruments were kept; there is no audio system, the windows are manual and there is no right-hand mirror.
Design and features
- Alpina parts: throttle body, intake manifold, suspension, Clubsport roll cage, 16-inch wheels and stripe decals.
- Manhart work: engine tuning, exhaust manifold, restoration and the wide-body arches.
- Weight: about one tonne with 200 hp.
Alpina-tuned BMW 2002 tii versions
- BMW 2002 tii (stock): 130 hp.
- Manhart Alpina 2002 tii (2023): 200 hp restomod.
More Alpina cars are in our Alpina collection, for example the C1 and the B6 of the 1980s.
Alpina-tuned BMW 2002 tii questions and answers
What is the Manhart Alpina 2002 tii?
A 1973 BMW 2002 tii that Alpina had upgraded earlier and that Manhart Performance restored and tuned to 200 hp in 2023.
How much power does it have?
200 hp and 215 N·m, against 130 hp and 178 N·m for a stock 2002 tii.
How much did it cost?
149,000 euros for the example shown.
What gearbox does it have?
A five-speed manual from the BMW 323i (E21).
Sources
- Manhart Alpina 2002 tii, Kolesa.ru: all facts on this page
