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rick the ripper
12-19-2005, 02:47 PM
MUNICH — The current BMW 7 Series is a sales success, especially in North America and Asia, but its controversial looks have been a downer for the luxury brand. Not surprisingly, the appearance of the flagship will be changed with the next-generation model as insider sources tell Inside Line the next 7 Series, coming in late 2008, will be less radical-looking, smaller and sportier.

The next 7 Series is in the works now, under code name "F01" for the standard 7 and "F02" for the long-wheelbase version, which will reportedly be about 5.5 inches longer. Major changes are to the rear end, which will have wraparound lights and a more sculptured look. From the side, there will be three creases rather than the current two, and door handles are positioned lower. The shift lever will be moved to a more traditional location on the transmission tunnel. The much criticized iDrive electronic controls will be "more intuitive," sources say.

A hybrid version is expected at some unspecified future date, and the basic design of the next 7 Series is said to become the basis of a "business class" Rolls-Royce that will be priced under $200,000 and will come out by late 2009.

What this means to you: A completely different-looking 7 Series is something worth watching for, if only to see what BMW will come up with next.
Antonio
12-19-2005, 02:49 PM
f this, wheres the pictures
Mikey
12-19-2005, 03:10 PM
f this, wheres the pictures
M.A.R.C.
12-19-2005, 03:57 PM
f this, wheres the pictures
FBP EM1
12-19-2005, 04:28 PM
2008 BMW 7 Series Will be smaller, Sportier and... a Bit Better-Looking


which will reportedly be about 5.5 inches longer

:dunno:

the current 7 series IMO is the best looking 7 so far, bangle has really changed the look of BMW to a bit more modern but still keeping its BMW roots :thumbup:
Maxi Patty
12-19-2005, 04:38 PM
:ban: :slap: :dunno: :blah: pictures????
rick the ripper
12-19-2005, 04:43 PM
no pics ill post when i find em
iSS Mike
12-19-2005, 09:30 PM
This is a photoshop impression.

http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/d0c7baafd5d67e13236b020f37865b90_1.jpg

This is a photoshop impression.
Yani
12-19-2005, 10:36 PM
2008 BMW 7 Series Will be smaller, Sportier and... a Bit Better-Looking



:dunno:

the current 7 series IMO is the best looking 7 so far, bangle has really changed the look of BMW to a bit more modern but still keeping its BMW roots :thumbup:


while i do like the 7 series, i think your the only person in the world with a favorable opinion of bangle.
MOdERhAter
12-19-2005, 10:36 PM
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rick the ripper
12-19-2005, 10:38 PM
This is a photoshop impression.

http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/d0c7baafd5d67e13236b020f37865b90_1.jpg

This is a photoshop impression.

good work:smile:
iSS Mike
12-19-2005, 10:38 PM
while i do like the 7 series, i think your the only person in the world with a favorable opinion of bangle.

Bangle was responsible for the E46 and E39(late 90's early 2000's 5 series).

Hopefully he gets grip of himself and things will be more normal in the near future.
BLouisGod
12-20-2005, 10:39 AM
current version > the new one
rick the ripper
12-20-2005, 10:51 AM
how?
iSS Mike
12-20-2005, 10:53 AM
No one knows what the new one is going to look like, thats just someone who got happy with photoshop and put together what they think the next 7 will look like.
rick the ripper
12-20-2005, 10:57 AM
No one knows what the new one is going to look like, thats just someone who got happy with photoshop and put together what they think the next 7 will look like.

missed that
BLouisGod
12-20-2005, 11:12 AM
how?


matter of opinion
iSS Mike
12-20-2005, 11:40 AM
missed that

I made that extra clear on the posting with the image of what "someone" thinks it might look like. & that it was a photoshoped image.

People are too quick to approve or disaprove, when the new car doesnt even exist.

No one cares to read now adays anyways.
rick the ripper
12-20-2005, 12:07 PM
I made that extra clear on the posting with the image of what "someone" thinks it might look like. & that it was a photoshoped image.

People are too quick to approve or disaprove, when the new car doesnt even exist.

No one cares to read now adays anyways.

:wtc:
FBP EM1
12-20-2005, 02:49 PM
while i do like the 7 series, i think your the only person in the world with a favorable opinion of bangle.

:D hes been involved in all the models of bmw since 92, people didnt hate him then but now when he changed the old look for a new one people dont like him. Many just cant let go of the old models but the sales speak other whise...
http://www.autointell-news.com/european_companies/BMW/business-figures/bmw-sales-by-model.htm
I think he will definately keep bmw right at the top well at least behind lexus lol