BMW FLAGSHIP GETS DE-BANGLED

[Scuderia]

SEMA eNews, Vol. 11, No. 4 - Jan 24, 2008

SPY SHOTS: BMW FLAGSHIP GETS DE-BANGLED

 

Sometime this year BMW is expected to release the 2009 7-Series, and it's likely to look like the illustrations provided here by spy photographer Brenda Priddy. Based off of various recent spy shots, Priddy's illustrator created what is likely the stately, aggressive new look for Munich's flagship sedan.

 

"We're expecting the new 7 Series to have a completely new front end, with an even more elegant look than ever before," Priddy says. "We're anticipating a sleeker body and a much fresher overall appearance."

 

Priddy adds that BMW will introduce a new version of iDrive, the multifunction system that controls navigation, climate control, etc. Rumors also abound of an eight-speed transmission.

 

Additionally, BMW will likely include greater use of active safety features incorporating cameras and radar for accident avoidance, according to the writers at Inside Line. It's also not a stretch to consider a forthcoming gas-electric version of this 7 Series, given BMW's partnership with GM and former DaimlerChrysler engineers on development of a hybrid drive system, IL adds.

 

"Forget the old Bangle Butt, as it was so callously called," writes Inside Line's Phil Lienert, about the controversial rear-end styling of recent 7 Series. "This 7's tail section will have a much smoother design that better integrates into the car's overall lines."

 

[Relagsingh]

much more proportional and sleek this time round.

[Magfocus]

Agreed..

[Carmaniac]

Imo it is not very nice.. The wrong grilles are too big to make it look elegant and sporty at the same time, it gives it the clumsy 'snout' look. And it seems like the taillights have been designed in a fluster. It definitely can look slimmer and not so round, makes it look 'cheap' But the rims are nice

[Comfy]

resizing for those using laptop...

 

 

[Zcold]

gee... i needed that .. thanks!

[Comfy]

not a problem at all... i also need to resize... if not its like picturing it in my mind.... will kill lotsa brain cells on a sunday afternoon....

[Pringles]

Rims would be a bitch to clean...

[Neoxenon]

Nevermind... if you can afford a 7-series, chances are that you won't be washing your own car! :)

[Weiming]

Rear lights design seem to be similar to that of the new Citroen C5.

 

I actually like the shape of the head lights but you are right, the grilles are just too big.

 

Think the design will be further tweaked before the final product.

[Shox87]

i think the grilles look as though its taken from the X5. loooks goood.

[Shox87]

the stouty nose looks a little like the maserati QP too. haha.

 

its a high angled nose.

 

wonder how the interior shots look like...

[Nazaki]

Somehow.. i feel that its not as big looking as it was..

 

I feel that the new S class seems nicer.

 

Its just me..

[Comfy]

i think its the curves that give it a more 'compact' look...

[Asd78]

They are trying to make it looks elegant and sporty but in the end it's neither here nor there. They shld just make it look luxurious and elegant....

[Friendstar]

OMG!!!!

CAR OF THE YEAR

[Djcoolmax]

Looks good! A good contender to the current Merc S-Class esp for those who prefer the sporty look versus the limo look.

[Friendstar]

i still prefer the current 7 series.