#113 BMW 4-cylinder engines – part I

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Published February 27, 2026 | Last update February 27, 2026 | 36 models in collection

BMW may be famous for its smooth straight-6 engines, many motorsport victories have been achieved by their 4-cylinder engines. In this collection a number of these are presented.
There are even so many, the second part of them can be found in #114.

1965 Spa-Francorchamps 24h, BMW 1800 Ti/SA
The BMW 1500 and 1800 were the first of BMW’s “Neue Klasse”, and to position it well in the market a special series of only 200 Ti/SA cars was built as a homologation special; 5-speed gearbox, two twin Weber carburetors and a higher compression ratio were part of the Ti/SA package. BMW’s took the first four places in qualifying for the Spa 24 hours, but three retired in the long race, only the #4 car survived and won!
BMW A.G. #4: Gérard Langlois van Ophem (B) / Pascal Ickx (B)
Results: Start-grid 4th / time 5:00.500 / race 1st – 271 laps
BMW 1800 Ti/SA – Touring division 2: Powered by 1.8 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 140 hp. Firestone tires. Weight 970 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #unknown.

  • MINICHAMPS MC 400 652504 limited 1344 pcs (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1969 European Touring Car Championship, BMW 2002 TiK
The two door BMW 1600 was smaller and lighter than the “Neue Klasse” and very well suited for touring car racing. The name was changed in 1602 and 2002 later, depending on the engine that was fitted. A very special engine was used in the 2002 that competed in the European Touring Car Championship in 1969. Under the group 5 regulations that were in place that year, a turbo charger was allowed. To be able to defeat the Porsche 911 with its 6-cylinder twin-spark engine, Alfa Romeo had a turbocharged GTA-SA and BMW put a KKK turbo on the 2002 Ti. With no electronics to sense detonation and no intercooler it was a daring move. It is said that the engine delivered up to 300 hp, but that wasn’t the case all the time. Reliability wasn’t very good either. Anyway, Dieter Quester won four races and was crowned European champion (#62 was used at Brands Hatch). A civil version of the BMW 2002 turbo would be introduced in 1973.
BMW A.G. #62: Dieter Quester (A) / Hubert Hahne (D)
Results: 1st championship
BMW 2002 TiK – Touring Group 5: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4 turbo, approx. 300 hp. Weight 900 kg. Dunlop tires. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • TROFEU 1709 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1970 Nürburgring 6h, BMW 1600
Niki Lauda wasn’t a famous formula 1 driver yet in 1970, he took every opportunity to drive and earn some money. Together with Rene Herzog, he drove the BMW 1600 in the ETCC race at the Nürburgring in division II, up to 1600 cc. Most BMW’s were 2002s that raced in division III, but the Alpina BMW qualified between the 2-liters. Unfortunately the team had to retire.
Alpina #61: Niki Lauda (A) / Rene Herzog (CH)
Results: Start-grid 18th / time unknown / race DNF
BMW 1600 – Touring Division II: Powered by 1.6 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approximately 170 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 850 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown.

  • TROFEU 1705 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS

BMW 2002 Ti (E10)

1970 Nürburgring 24h, BMW 2002 Ti
The very first 24-hour race at the Nürburgring was held in 1970. 99 Cars took and the start and 54 were classified. The BMW 2002 was the most successful; in the top 10, no less than 9 were BMW 2002. The winners were Hans Joachim Stuck, only 19 years old and the more experienced Clemens Schickentanz in the car entered by Koepchen Tuning.
Koepchen Tuning #36: Hans J. Stuck (D) / Clemens Schickentanz (D)
Results: race 1st – 123 laps
BMW 2002 Ti – Touring Division II: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approximately 200 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown.

  • TROFEU 1715 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS

1972 DRM Championship, BMW 2002 Ti
Dieter Basche was the technical brain in the team of GS-Tuning, he was an excellent driver too. His spectacular driving style matched the BMW 2002 excellently. His main opposition were the 16-valve BDA Escorts that had more engine power but didn’t handle as well. Basche took 2 class wins and 8 podiums in 1972, finishing 3rd in the overall DRM championship behind Stuck and Fritzinger who dominated division I in their works Capri’s.
GS Tuning #1: Dieter Basche (D)
Results: 2 x 1st / 3rd championship
BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approximately 250 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown.

  • NEO 45445 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1974 DRM Norisring, BMW 2002 Ti
The battle in division II of the DRM Championship was between Ford and BMW. The Zakspeed Escorts were favourite thanks to their 16 valve engines. The group 2 BMW 2002 were less powerful but had independent rear axle which gave them better traction. Helmut Kelleners drove this Jägermeister BMW from the less known team of Schlüter. He finished third and fourth a few times during the season, but retired at the Norisring.
Jägermeister Racing Team #45: Helmut Kelleners (D)
Results: Start-grid 7th / time unknown / race DNF engine
BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 250 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 860 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 #unknown

  • SPARK SG036 #435 / 750 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1974 DRM Championship, BMW 2002 Ti
The strongest of the BMW brigade that battled the Zakspeed Escorts was Jörg Obermoser. He won on three occasions this season, but finished 2nd in the championship behind Zakspeed driver Dieter Glemser.
GS Tuning #60: Jörg Obermoser (D)
Results: 3 x 1st / 2nd championship
BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 250 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 860 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 #unknown

  • SPARK SG039 #280 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1975 DRM Norisring, BMW 2002 Ti
The fastest BMW this year was again Jörg Obermoser. He often finished 2nd this year, also at Hockenheim. Obermoser won once this season, at Norisring using #63 (pics). Cars used different numbers every race in those days.
GS Tuning #69: Jörg Obermoser (D)
Results: 3 x 1st / 2nd championship
GS Tuning BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 260 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 860 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 #unknown

GS Tuning BMW 2002s:

  • NEO 45448 limited 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1976 DRM Norisring, BMW 2002 Ti
Best BMW was again Jörg Obermoser in the GS Tuning 2002, this is his team mate Jörg Denzel in the Fisher Technik sponsored car. A broken oil pump made a spectacular end to his race at the Norisring.
GS Tuning #48: Jörg Denzel (D)
Results: Start-grid 7th / time unknown / race DNF / engine
BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 270 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 860 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 #unknown

  • SPARK SG068 #153 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1976 DRM Championship, BMW 2002 Ti
Battle in division II was going on between Ford and BMW for some years now. The Zakspeed Escorts were favourite thanks to their powerful engines. The BMW 2002 were a bit heavier but had excellent traction. Albrecht Krebs was one of the fastest BMW drivers in his Schnitzer 2002.
Rodenstock Schnitzer #55: Albrecht Krebs (D)
Results: 11th championship / 5th in division II
BMW 2002 Ti – DRM Division II , Group 2 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 270 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 860 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 #unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Special RS1410 #266 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

BMW 2002 turbo (E10)

1977 DRM Norisring, BMW 2002 turbo
Schnitzer followed a different way than the other teams, they took the older 2002 chassis and mounted a 1.4 liter turbo engine. It was far more powerful than the normally aspirated competition, but also very hard to drive. But on the Norisring with its few corners and long straights it was competitive. Rally ace Walter Röhrl even lead the race for a while until he retired with a broken rear axle.
Rodenstock Schnitzer #6: Walter Rörhl (D)
Results: Start-grid 3rd / time 55.400 / race DNF rear axle
BMW 2002 turbo – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 380 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 800 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 unknown

  • SPARK SG038 #608 / 1000 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1977 DRM Bergischer Löwe Zolder, BMW 2002 turbo
Austrian Harald Ertl drove the first two races of the season, in other events he competed in the Division I Toyota also entered by Schnitzer. Peter Hennige won at Kassel-Calden and Klaus Ludwig took victory in the Supersprint at the Nürburgring.
Rodenstock Schnitzer #7: Harald Ertl (A)
Results: Start-grid 3rd / time 1:39.900 / race DNF
BMW 2002 turbo – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 380 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 800 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 unknown

  • SPARK SG042 #322 / 750 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1977 Kyalami 1000km, BMW 2002 turbo
Several DRM teams including Schnitzer competed in the Kyalami 1000 km race after their European season had ended. Harald Ertl and Klaus Ludwig took pole-position in the Schnitzer car but retired with an electrical failure. Victory went to Hans Heyer and Jody Scheckter in a Mampe Zakspeed Escort, ahead of their Zakspeed team mates and a works BMW 320i, all DRM cars.
Rodenstock Schnitzer #6: Harald Ertl (A) / Klaus Ludwig (D)
Results: Start-grid 1st / time 1:25.400 / race DNF electrical
BMW 2002 turbo – Group 5 <2L: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 380 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 800 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E10 unknown

  • SPARK SG271 #282 / 500 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1978 DRM Norisring, BMW 2002 turbo
Privateer Sepp Manhalter races BMWs, often one- or two-year-old models. This is one of the 1.4 liter turbo cars that were developed by Schnitzer for the 1977 DRM season and used by Manhalter in the 1978 Norisring race but without great success, he finished 9th.
Memphis Team #65: Sepp Manhalter (A)
Results : Start-grid 14th / time 57.900 / race 9th – 41 laps
BMW 2002 turbo – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 380 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 800 kg. Steel monocoque, BMW E10 unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1603 #063 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

Switch to the 320i (E21 normally aspirated)

BMW Motorsport had developed a kit to transform the BMW 320i in a true blood racing car. BMW used the cars for their Junior Team, but identical cars were entered in the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (DRM) by Faltz-Alpina, GS Tuning, Heidegger and HAT. The cars were reliable, so teams entered these also in the endurance races from the world championship.

1977 DRM Championship, BMW 320i
The BMW factory team for 1977 was formed by three young talents; Winkelhock, Surer and Cheever. Surer won the season opener at Zolder. At the Norisring the three misbehaved so much they were replaced by the BMW Gentlemen team for one race. But BMW gave them a great education and all three of them made it to F1.
BMW Junior Team #12: Marc Surer (CH)
Results Bergischer Löwe Zolder : Start-grid 1st / time 1:39.000 / race 1st – 24 laps

BMW Junior Team #13: Manfred Winkelhock (D)
Results Westfalen Pokal Zolder: Start-grid 1st / time 1:39.200 / race 1st – 24 laps
BMW 320i – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 305 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnrs. BMW #E21-R1-02 & BMW #E21-R1-03

  • MINICHAMPS MC400 772313 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
  • QUARTZO Q3020 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS

1977 DRM Championship, Jägermeister BMW 320i
In 1977 the battle was between de Zakspeed Escorts and BMW 320 from several tuners and teams. Harald Grohs and Hans J. Stuck were the regular drivers for the Jägermeister Faltz-Alpina team. Grohs finished on the podium once, but Stuck took two victories.
Jägermeister Faltz BMW Team #14: Harald Grohs (D)
Results Westfalen Pokal Zolder: Start-grid 5th / time 1:40.000 / race 3rd – 24 laps

Jägermeister Faltz BMW Team #15: Hans J. Stuck (D)
Results Eifelrennen Nürburgring: Start-grid 2nd / time 8:01.800 / race 1st – 7 laps
BMW 320i – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW #E21-R1-06 &BMW #E21-R1-13

  • #14 QUARTZO Q3021 (diecast) – wrong name on the model; Stuck instead of Grohs.
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 2 STARS | Estimated value: 2 STARS
  • #15 MINICHAMPS MC400 772315 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS

1977 DRM Championship, Warsteiner BMW 320i
Jörg Obermoser had been the biggest challenger of the Zakspeed Escorts in his GS Tuning BMW, but in the 1977 season, the golden Warsteiner BMW’s were not yet very successful compared tot the Junior Team and Faltz Alpina. The next season, with Markus Höttinger, the team would scores some wins.
Warsteiner GS Tuning BMW Team #4: Jörg Obermoser (D)
Results Norisring: Start-grid 13th / time 57.300 / race 5th – 69 laps
BMW 320i – DRM Division II , Group 5 <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • #4 MINICHAMPS MC 400 772304 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3STARS
  • #5 QUARTZO Q3021 (diecast) – wrong # on the model; Obermoser drove #4 the entire season
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 2 STARS | Estimated value: 2 STARS

1977 Le Mans 24h, BMW 320i
In 1977 this BMW 320 IMSA, painted by Roy Lichtenstein, was the third BMW Art Car and did better than its predecessors.
Hervé Poulain / BMW Motorsport #50: Hervé Poulain (F) / Michel Mignot (F)
Results: Start-grid 49th / time 4:27,900 / race 9th overall – 287 laps / 2nd in IMSA GT
BMW 320i (E21) – Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4 injection, approx. 300 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 800 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • LUSO #unknown (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 2 STARS | Quality details: 1 STAR | Estimated value: 2 STARS

1977 Silverstone 6h, Faltz-Alpina BMW 320i
The new group 5 rules were an impulse for the world championship. The 6 hours of Silverstone were won by a factory Porsche in front of similar cars run by Kremer and Loos. Fourth was this little normally aspirated BMW that drove in the class up to 2 litres. The Faltz Alpina team beat several turbo Porsches from the higher categories.
Jägermeister Faltz BMW Team #51: Ronnie Peterson (S) / Helmut Kelleners (D)
Results: Start-grid 7th / time 1:34.410 / 4th – 216 laps / 1st < 2 liter
BMW 320i (E21) – Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW #E21 #unknown

  • MINICHAMPS MC400 772351 limited 1008 pcs (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS

1978 DRM Championship, BMW 320i
In 1978 the turbocharged cars became dominant, but super talent Markus Höttinger drove the old normally aspirated BMW 320i to victory 3 times, however he lacked about 100 hp.
Fruit of the Loom GS Tuning #51: Markus Höttinger (A)
Results Eifelrennen Nürburgring: Start-grid 2nd / time unknown / race 1st – 7 laps
BMW 320i (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW #E21 #unknown

  • QUARTZO Q3023 (diecast)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 2 STARS | Estimated value: 2 STARS

1979 Rennsport Trophae Bergischer Löwe Zolder, BMW 320i
DRM was open for group 5 cars in 1977. We saw great battles between the spectacular BMW 320’s and Ford Escorts in the first years. Later supercars such as the Zakspeed Capri and Lancia Beta took over. Group 2 cars, such as this beautiful Warsteiner BMW 320i drove in the Renssport Trophy, a separate class within the DRM.
Warsteiner Team Krebs #26: Uwe Reich (D)
Results : Did not start the race
BMW 320i – Rennsport Trophae Group 2 < 2L, powered 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 240 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E21 #unknown

  • NEO 45229 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1979 European Touring Car Championship Nürburgring, Eggenberger BMW 320i
When the Group 5 was introduced, the group 2 lost popularity in a rapid rate. In 1979 all factory teams had disappeared and a few old BMW CSLs ruled the European Touring Car Championship. The 2-liter class was dominated by the Zakspeed Escorts, but at the Nürburgring and Zandvoort, this Eggenberger BMW 320i finished 3rd overall and 1st in class both times when driven by Helmut Kelleners and Siri Müller jr. The car was piloted by numerous drivers throughout the season and had different numbers each time, #28 is from round 8 at the Nürburgring.
Eggenberger #28: Helmut Kelleners (D) / Siri Müller jr.
Results: Start-grid 7th / time unknown / race 3rd – 27 laps / 1st division 3 < 2 liter
BMW 320i – ETCC division 3, Group 2 < 2L, powered 2.0 liter BMW M10 straight-4, approx. 240 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW E21 #unknown

  • NEO 45226 (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1981 Guia race Macau, BMW 320i
For the Guia race in Macau, Manfred Winkelhock returned to the Schnitzer team and drove the BMW 320 which now had a normally aspirated engine to match local regulations. He had not much competition and won with a margin of almost 2 minutes.
Viceroy BMW Team #1: Manfred Winkelhock (D)
Results: Start-grid 1st / time 2:38.920 / race 1st – 30 laps
BMW 320i (E21) – Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Aluminum space frame, chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK SA103 #268 / 500 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1982 Nürburgring 1000km, BMW 320i
The 1982 world championship was in the transition from Group 5 and 6 towards Group C. Many teams were present with their new cars; Ford C100, Sauber C6, Joest-Porsche 936C, Lancia LC1, Lola, Cougar, WM, Rondeau. In the end only one little Lancia arrived at the finish, it won in front of a Rondeau, an old BMW M1 and this little normally aspirated BMW 320i. It was entered by Eckhardt Schimpf, the sponsor manager from Jägermeister.
Jägermeister Racing #40: Eckhardt Schimpf (D) / Mario Ketterer (D) / Anton Fischhaber (D)
Results: Start-grid 19th / time 8:32.040 / race 4th – 39 laps / 1st < 2 liter
BMW 320i (E21) – Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/7 straight-4, approx. 300 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 740 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW #E21 #unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1764 #032 / 350 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

turbocharging the 320 (E21)

1978 DRM Championship, BMW 320 turbo
For 1978, Schnitzer switched from the 2002 to a 320 chassis and maintained the turbo engine. It was a good move, as the bearded Austrian Harald Ertl won 5 races (Nürburgring, Avus, Kassel-Calden, Hockenheim and Norisring) and took the title in division II and overall.
Sachs Sporting / Schnitzer #55: Harald Ertl (A)
Results Norisring: Start-grid 5th / time 0:55.000 / Race 1st – 44 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 <2L: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 400 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1601 #? / 400 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1978 DRM Zandvoort, BMW 320 turbo
In 1977 only the Schnitzer team used a turbo engine in the old BMW 2002 chassis, but in 1978 the turbocharged cars became more common. This Hohmann Auto Technik (H.A.T.) BMW 320 was driven by former works car driver Manfred Winkelhock, who won 2 races among which the race at Zandvoort.
Würth HAT Team #50: Manfred Winkelhock (D)
Results: Start-grid 4th / time 1:32,050 / race 1st – 25 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 400 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. #E21-R1-23

  • QUARTZO Q3035 (diecast) The model has the rear wheel arches of the normally aspirated 1977 cars
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 2 STARS | Estimated value: 2 STARS

1978 IMSA Laguna Seca 100 miles, BMW 320 turbo
After just one year, BMW ended the Junior Team in the DRM, the drivers moved on to Formula 2 with support from BMW. Under the banner of BMW North America, the works 320 was now raced in the USA in the IMSA GTX. which is the American counterpart of the European Group 5 cars. This BMW 320 ran in the 1978 IMSA Championship with David Hobbs. At first with a normally aspirated 2.0 liter and halfway the season he switched to a 2.0 liter turbo car with which he could challenge the mighty Porsche 935s.
BMW of North America # 2: David Hobbs (GB)
Results: Start-grid 4th / Race 4th – 51 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – IMSA GTX: Powered by 2.0 liter BMW M12/9 straight-4 turbo, approx. 500 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 780 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. BMW #E21-R1-10

  • QUARTZO Q3037 (Citicorp stickers are missing) (resin)
    • Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 2 STARS | Estimated value: 2 STARS

1979 DRM Norisring, BMW 320 turbo
Manfred Winkelhock drove the Schnitzer prepared BMW 320 turbo that was piloted to the title by Harald Ertl last year. He won the race at Norisring but in general got beaten by the faster Zakspeed Capri which were much more aerodynamic.
Rodenstock Würth Schnitzer #4: Manfred Winkelhock (D)
Results: Start-grid 4th / time 0:53.370 / Race 1st – 44 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 400 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Special RS1505 #021 / 400 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1979 DRM Nürburgring Supersprint, BMW 320 turbo
Winkelhock got beaten by the Zakspeed Capris because these were more aerodynamic and had more downforce. So Schnitzer built him an extremely low version of the 320 turbo which Manfred Winkelhock used at the end of the season at the Nürburgring.
Rodenstock Würth Schnitzer #4: Manfred Winkelhock (D)
Results: Start-grid 4th / time 0:50.050 / Race 3rd – 43 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 400 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Aluminium space frame chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Special RS1506 #339 / 400 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1979 DRM Norisring, GS BMW 320 turbo. In 1978 the turbocharged cars became dominant, but young talent Markus Höttinger only got hold of one in 1979. Despite the stiff competition of the Schnitzer BMW and Zakspeed Capri he did well: Markus finished in second place twice, one being this race at Norisring. He won a race at Hockenheim.
Jägermeister / GS Turning #6: Markus Höttinger (A)
Results: Start-grid 1st / time 0:53.320 / race 2nd – 44 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 420 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1508 #106 of 400 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1980 DRM Norisring, BMW 320 turbo
During the 1979 DRM season, Schnitzer built a very extreme 320 turbo with much improved aerodynamics and low point of gravity. They changed it slightly when Hans Joachim Stuck piloted the car in 1980. His aim was to beat the Zakspeed Capri’s and he did. But he finished second in the championship behind Hans Heyer, the man that had developed the Capri and now drove an ex-works Lancia Beta Montecarlo. This BMW model is from the Norisring where Stuck finished second.
Kraus Hi-Fi Schnitzer #55: Hans Joachim Stuck (D)
Results: Start-grid 5th / time 0:54.390 / race 2nd – 50 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 420 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Aluminium space frame chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1502 #010 / 400 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS

1980 DRM Norisring, BMW 320 turbo
The second Schnitzer car was for Swiss driver Walter Brun who finished 3rd in that same race at the Norisring.
Abel Lepitre Schnitzer #56: Walter Brun (CH)
Results: Start-grid 3rd / time 0:53.980 / race 3rd – 50 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 420 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Aluminium space frame chassisnr. unknown

  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1608 #141 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

1981 DRM Hockenheim, 320 turbo
Hans J. Stuck raced in the mighty BMW M1 turbo in division I this year. He won the races at the Norisring and Salzburgring with it but also retired a lot. At Hockenheim, the M1 gave troubles again. In order to score points for the championship, last year’s division II 320 turbo was put in the game. In the end it didn’t bring anything, because Stuck retired.
Meisterfoto Team Schnitzer #7: Hans Joachim Stuck (D)
Results: Start-grid 6th / time unknown / race DNF turbo boost – 12 laps
BMW 320 turbo (E21) – DRM Division II, Group 5 < 2 liter: Powered by 1.4 liter BMW M12/12 straight-4 turbo, approx. 420 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 775 kg. Aluminium space frame chassisnr. unknown

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  • SPARK Raceland Specials RS1738 #094 / 300 pcs (resin)
    • Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS

More 4-cylinder BMWs will follow in Collection #114

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