BMW 2000 1966–1972 car dimensions: 4500 mm long, 1710 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,150 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Five-seater cabin with separate front seats, sun visors, exterior mirror, windscreen washers, ashtrays and cigarette lighter as standard. Fresh-air heater with blower is fitted. Air conditioning, heated rear window, radio and laminated windscreen are optional. Higher grades add wood trim around the cabin and a tachometer. Visibility is good with a clear driving position.
Boot holds 600 litres with seats in place. The compartment is tall and practical for luggage on longer trips.
Payload is 400 kg. Braked towing limit is 1200 kg and unbraked is 500 kg. The chassis uses the reinforced setup from the coupe version with independent suspension all round. a front anti-roll bar is optional.
The cabin seats five with refined trim and practical storage on the tunnel. Seats offer firm support and better driver contact. Luxury grades add wood dashboard and optional leather. Rear window vents clear humidity well. Suspension gives solid ride comfort on long trips with good visibility.
Fuel: 98-octane petrol, 55-litre tank.
Consumption around 10.7 l/100 km.
Oil change every 6000 km, SAE 10W-30.
Gearbox and final-drive oil every 24000 km.
Front disc brakes, rear drums, servo-assisted.
Dual-circuit brakes from 1969. 3-point belts fitted.
The 2.0-litre engine runs on 98-octane petrol from a 55-litre tank. Typical consumption sits near 10.7 litres per 100 km, giving a practical range of 400 km or more with careful driving.
Service needs oil and filter every 6000 km using SAE 10W-30. Gearbox oil and final-drive oil change every 24000 km. Grease four points at the same 6000 km interval. Cooling system holds seven litres.
Safety kit starts with front disc brakes and rear drums plus servo assist. From 1969 dual-circuit brakes improve reliability. Independent suspension and anti-roll bars on sportier grades aid control. Three-point belts are standard equipment including rear centre.
Keeping the car means regular oil and grease services plus checks on the chain-driven camshaft clearances. Parts remain available through specialist networks. rust protection on the unitary body helps longevity in European climates.
Length 4500 mm, Width 1710 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2550 mm (2000 1966–1972)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Neue Klasse Typ 121 factory model data, BMW Presse-Information, 30 March 2011, “Das neue Gesicht von BMW, Ground clearance, fuel tank, luggage volume, turning circle and airbags are unpublished or conflicting and are null.