Glossary

02-series:

Any model based upon the 1602/1600/2002 platform. This may included turbo cars, tourings, cabriolets, etc.

RTL:

Round taillight cars (see The Spotting Guide); includes all 02s up to 1974

STL:

Square taillight cars (includes 1974 and later model years).

Right Side:

The frame of reference is taken from the driver´s perspective. In the USA, we drive from the left side of the car. The passenger side is the right side.

Touring:

In the USA, the European reference to a “touring” translates into a station wagon or hatchback. In the case of the BMW O2-series, a Touring is a hatchback design.

VIN:

Vehicle Identification Number