While visually spectacular, the Turbo was a functional, high-performance car designed to push the boundaries of turbocharged engines.
Perhaps the most crucial aspect of the 1972 Turbo was its safety focus, addressing increasingly stringent safety regulations of the era.
Designed by , then BMW’s head designer, the "BMW Turbo del 1972" served as a testbed for technology and aesthetic concepts that would define the brand for decades. Design and Exterior BMWTurbo del 1972
Although only two examples were built (one running, one static), the 1972 Turbo's DNA can be found in several iconic BMW models.
The engine produced roughly 200 to 280 horsepower (depending on boost), allowing for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in just 6.6 seconds. While visually spectacular, the Turbo was a functional,
Based on a modified BMW 2002 chassis, the car utilized a mid-mounted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
The interior featured a futuristic dashboard angled toward the driver, a design hallmark that BMW adopted for its production models starting with the 3 Series in 1975. Impact and Legacy Design and Exterior Although only two examples were
The engine technology developed for the concept paved the way for the 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo, the first European turbocharged production car.