This 1971 BMW 1602 is finished in orange over a black interior and is powered by a 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
The 2.3-liter inline-four is comprised of an S14 block sourced from an E30 M3 with a 2002-sourced cylinder head ported and matched to the intake manifold by Korman Autoworks.
The bottom end has approximately 15k miles, with approximately 4,300 miles added since the work performed while in his possession was completed.
A dyno sheet showing 151 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, and additional modifications and parts include: Oversized valves (47mm intake, 39mm exhaust), Schrick 304 camshaft with Korman race-style rocker arms, Dual Weber 45 side-draft carburetors with 36mm chokes, Curved air horns with UNI sock-style filters, Replacement in-tank fuel pump, wiring, hard lines, and fuel rail, Stahl coated header and Martelius header-back exhaust system, Replacement modified S14-style water pump, Optima Yellow-Top battery with relocated battery positive cable, 123Ignition Bluetooth distributor, Replacement engine mounts, 2024 oil change.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, both to be sourced from an E21 3-Series.
Work included the installation of a new shifter seal and flex disc, and relocation of the transmission mount.
A 2002 rear subframe is fitted, and the underside and wheel wells were refinished with a protective undercoating during the car’s 2000 repaint.
Finished in Nevada Grey from the factory, the car received new front fenders and was refinished in orange in 2000, with the rocker trim removed and the holes filled in during the process.
The car is fitted with a steel sunroof and polished trapezoid-style side mirrors.
A set of NOS rocker trim and removed flag-style mirrors will be included in the sale.
Borrani 13″ steel wheels with Alpina center caps wear 185/60 Toyo Proxes R888R tires showing 2021 date codes.
The tires were installed fewer than 500 miles ago and have been heat-cycled.
Work included replacement of the rear suspension bushings, front brake rotors, center track rod, and left-rear wheel bearing, and a Tii-style brake booster was added and the steering box was adjusted.
Koni front struts and Bilstein rear shocks are fitted.
The cabin features Recaro front seats covered in black cloth and replacement carpets protected by Coco mats.
Amenities included Kooglewerks under-dashboard panels with Rockford Fosgate speakers, a JBL subwoofer and enclosure under the rear seat, and a Bluetooth-capable head unit located in the glove box, along with three-point front seat belts.
The removed factory lap belts are included in the sale.
A 350mm JPS two-spoke steering wheel frames a factory tachometer and combination gauge, along with a Speedhut GPS speedometer and a PLX wide-band O2 sensor readout located on the left of the dashboard.
A 350-mm Petri wheel and hub and the factory speedometer will be included in the sale.
The digital odometer shows 62k miles, with total mileage unknown.
