HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE

Todays the day that 40 years ago the 02 was launched at the Geneva Motor show. Have a great day/weekend 02ing.
Rich.
Milestones;

1965: 2000 CS (Coupe) announced.

1966: 2000 CS launched in the UK.

1966: 1600-2 Shown outside the Munich Opera House on 9th March.

1966: 1600-2 Officially launched on 17th March @ Geneva Motor Show.

1967: 2000 CS available in RHD with Automatic "CSA" option.

1967: All models changed from 6 Volt to 12 Volt electrics.

1967: Full Convertible launched (total 1682 made).

1967: 2.0 litre versions launched (with brake servo & hydraulic clutch as standard).

1968: Twin Carburetor "Ti" versions launched in September at Frankfurt Motor Show.

1969: Dual Brake circuits added.

1969: Turbocharged 02 entered the Touring Car Challenge Series & won ETCC.

1971: Saloon models got new designation to 1602, 2002.

1971: LHD Cabriolet (Baur) and now Touring versions available.

1971: Tii Mechanical Fuel Injection versions "Tii" arrived with 130 Bhp.

1971: Automatic gearboxes available as expensive DM1350 option).

1973: 2000 Touring re-named to 2002 Touring, received facelift in September.

1973: RHD version of Cabriolet available in the UK in February.

1973: New plastic front grill, Square rear lights, and improved trim levels.

1973: 2002 Turbo launched (Europe's first production Turbo car) @ Frankfurt M.S.

1975: All models ceased production except 1502, making way for new 3-Series.