The 2002 is a great car that truely started BMW on their sporty path and have seen people cram modern BMW 3 series I6s into it. But I like how that Triumph Dolomite Sprint looks more, and with 0-60mph times of 8.5 seconds along with a 115mph it beats the BMW 2002 stock. However, if that is not fast enough for you, you can try to cram in a big block,
if it works with the TR7 why not a Sprint since they both use the same engine stock.