history and reference 2002 M Power

[niner]

Hi I,m looking at a 72, 2002 m power, I never heard of this model and can,t find any info on it. Does anyone have any info, links or advice. Looking forward to hearing from you

[Cyclone101]

There is no such thing. <br /><br />It is most likely a 2002 with a S14 (e30 m3 engine) swap. It is poplular and if done correctly an amazing car to drive. <br /><br />The other less likely possibility is that it could be a 2002 turbo.<br /><br />A vin number and a few photos would help a lot. <br /><br />Regards <br />Jacques

[AceAndrew]

cuertesy of Nick I believe....

 

http://www.m2bmw.com/m2_gallery_new.htm

[M3M3]

or it could be a 2002 with M stickers in on it and no s14. seen a few of those....

[Conserv]

or it could be a 2002 with M stickers in on it and no s14. seen a few of those....

+1

I've seen many more M stickers than s14 installations!

Steve

Edited January 29, 2014 by Conserv

[gliding_serpent2]

or it could be a 2002 with M stickers in on it and no s14. seen a few of those....

Isn't slapping m stickers on cars bmws new marketing scheme?

[ray_]

+1

I've seen many more M stickers than s14 installations!

Steve

 

 

[gregpark]

I got all excited awhile back when I spotted an '02 with Alpina and turbo plastered all over it. I corralled the owner and it turned out it was just that, badges and lettering on a plain Jane. Otta be a law!

[niner]

no people i'm not that stupid, its got the engine seats etc,  look at the pics

 

[danco_]

That car needs less "m-power"

 

It's as if someone really wanted an e30 m3 e10 2002 m2 tii turbo m-package car.

[skipsfcr]

Actually, if you put nice, chrome Euro bumpers on that car and lost the ridiculous spoiler and ricer air dam (period correct pieces would be okay) that car might not be too bad!

[ray_]

Actually, if you put nice, chrome Euro bumpers on that car and lost the ridiculous spoiler and ricer air dam (period correct pieces would be okay) that car might not be too bad!

But then it would look like mine!

 

[MoeMar]

But then it would look like mine!

 

[Conserv]

no people i'm not that stupid, its got the engine seats etc, look at the pics

The photos help. The car did not come from the factory looking like this, with those seats, or with this motor (the "M" designations began after the 02 era). An email of the VIN to BMW's Archives will tell you what the car was, when it was manufactured, and its original color: info.grouparchiv@bmwgroup.com

Curiously, the car does not have the carbureted 2002's "snorkel" in the radiator bulkhead just to the right of the radiator. Three possibilities: 1. This car started life as a tii; 2. The snorkel has been removed; and 3. The car acquired a nosepiece, including radiator bulkhead, from a tii. I currently lean toward option 2, as the top lip of the radiator bulkhead, in the snorkel area, is not a smooth curve; I suspect they "messed with" the snorkel when they were fitting the larger radiator.

Steve

Edited January 30, 2014 by Conserv

[Gbare02tii]

Niner,

 Am I not getting the joke?

There is no 2002 with M-POWER.. It is an E30 M3 S14 engine swapped into a 2002.