BMW 2000 C / CA / CS
The 2000 C / CA / CS was introduced in 1965, and was
discontinued in 1968. During the four year long production run close to
14 000 cars were built. Today, I estimate that fewer then 1000 remain as
driveable cars in the world.
The latest figure I've heard is that about ten cars in decent, drivable,
condition exists in Sweden. Probably there are quite a few more
undergoing restoration or (sadly) in various stages of decay in old
barns and garages.
In you own a 2000 coupe and live in
Scandinavia, please drop me a mail and tell me about your car!
Specifications for the 2000CS (C/CA see below).
| Cylinders |
4 |
| Engine
size |
1990cc |
| Max
power |
120HP
(88kW) |
| Top
speed |
186km/h |
| 0-100km/h |
12s |
| Fuel
usage |
13,8L
/ 100km |
Production data for the 2000 Coupé
range.
| Model |
Years |
Production |
ccm |
HP |
V max |
Carburator |
| 2000
C |
1965
- 1968 |
443 |
1990 |
100 |
172 |
Single |
| 2000
CA |
1965
- 1968 |
3.249 |
1990 |
100 |
168 |
Single |
| 2000
CS |
1965
- 1968 |
9.999 |
1990 |
120 |
185 |
Double
Solex 40PHH |
The 2000 Coupé shares many parts
and construction details with the 1500-2000 Sedan. This makes parts
availability relatively good and the car is generally inexpensive to maintain.
The body of the 2000 Coupé was designed in cooperation with Karmann,
and was also built at Karmann.
Exterior
The 2000 Coupé has very distinctive exterior. The front has the
original "shark-nose" design (a design that is often, wrongly,
referred to the later E9 body and the early 6-series) and the rear has a
somewhat Italian styling.
Interior
The interior is very luxorious and of high overall quality (the only
exception is the clothing on the seats, which tends to wear out in a
relatively short time). The front panel is made out of real wood, and
has a wonderful design.
Engine
The CS 120 hp engine is fully adequate for the relatively light car.
The 2000 Coupé is quick on smaller roads, and keps good pace with
todays modern cars on the highway. I can imagine that the 2000 Coupé
was quite a sports car back in the sixties. At that time most Swedes
drove slow Volvos and Saabs with less then half the power of the 2000CS.
Handling
The car handles quite well on the road, the four cylinder engine
doesn't make the car to heavy in the front, and the ultra modern (for
the time) rear link semi-trailing suspension, keeps the car stable at
most times.
The front has functional MacPherson suspension.
Below you´ll find some pictures of my two BMW 2000CS (better pictures
coming soon).
BMW 2000 Coupé S 1968
I have owned this car since 2003. In good, rust free, condition.
Clothing on front seats is worn out, this is to be fixed as well
as several other minor faults. Sold in 2008.
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BMW 2000 Coupé S 1968
This is my second 2000CS, sold to a new owner in august 2005. This
example was in very good condition, had full service history and
very few previous owners. A true gem, that I sometimes regret
selling!
Please visit my image page
for high quality pictures of this car (large images, takes a while
to load)!
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Other 2000 Coupés
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