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Centurion · 03-02-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jack

i hope to make my statement more clear with this comparision

as you can see the profile has similar styling ques

The belt lines which you have lined out in green aren't identical. On the new 7er it stretches across the entire side while on the CS concept it only reaches from the front wheel to the middle of the rear door. Overall the side is a blend of the X6 and CS Concept.

jack · 03-02-2008, 02:22 PM

i have to outline that I didn't even touch the word identical - i said that they could be too similar! and as i have shown you above, they are indeed similar...
jesus....

shonguiz · 03-02-2008, 02:31 PM

The CS concept showcased the philosphy of the entire new lineup, so that's normal to say the 7er is inspired by both cs and X6 (and inspired dosn't mean identical).

d3l0n · 03-02-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jack

could the design get too close to the CS concept

its very possible, but not too close. That CS is so hot!

d3l0n · 03-02-2008, 02:35 PM

great find you guys. And with that said, the CS as proven with those pics, will indeed be longer. I drove behind a maybach yesterday for the first time. I've seen them pass me by, but never drove behind one for a good amount of time. That thing i tall and wide. The CS, i assume, is to be something similar, but mroe sportier. So think of a wider quadroporte bmw maybach s550 car lol.. well.. it's going to be a BMW, and it's going to crush the competition in it's class like BMW knows how to.

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

The belt lines which you have lined out in green aren't identical. On the new 7er it stretches across the entire side while on the CS concept it only reaches from the front wheel to the middle of the rear door. Overall the side is a blend of the X6 and CS Concept.

vabboud · 03-02-2008, 02:38 PM

i think not since the 70's S-class has there been a car ready to redefine the upper executive segment like the F01 is poised to do

jack · 03-02-2008, 02:48 PM

maybe its too much speculation, but could it be possible that we are going to have the same situation with the 7series and the 8series, as we have with the X5 and the X6 ? i mean, hardware sharing[similar platform, similar design]. it saves money, since the 8series[CS Concept] is also only a niche vehicle

the1 · 03-02-2008, 02:59 PM

OMG! It's dropdead goregous. So sleek and cool... and we haven't even seen it in its full glory yet.

EnI · 03-02-2008, 05:17 PM

!!!

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Originally Posted by CarPoint

Make no mistake; however, the new car signals a return to the wheel-at-each-corner look of the E38 7 Series and E39 5 Series. In fact, it is much more an evolution of the mid-90s BMW look than the current 'bloated' E65/66 7 Series.

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Originally Posted by EnI

F01 / F02 will be huge cars (larger than E65 / E66). Yet the appearence will be more sleek & "light" than of the current car. More in E38 way - regarding sleekness. While the size will be E65+.

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Originally Posted by EnI

There will be many design elements to make F01 a direct & instantly recognizable successor of E65. But ... As I said: E38 spirit is back. With long, straight, sleek, aggressive appearence (incl. shark-like nose) - in an E38 manner. Yet of course the car won't be as thin as E38 was ... Those days are definitely over. Yet it will look definitely slimmer than E65!

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Originally Posted by EnI

I talked to the birdie who saw a FEP prototype ...

"OMG!", said the birdie!

E38 spirit is back! Slim, long, straight, sporty, aggressive. Wearing some E65 touches.

"Best from the both worlds" said the birdie.

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Originally Posted by EnI

"" Luwalira: 'Concept CS inspired tail lights ' ""

Perhaps it's vice versa.

In Z9 GT Concept vs E65 7er case it was so. Z9 was inspired by E65 design - the 7er design was already chosen, and Adrian van Hooydonk got the extra opportunity: to design a Concept car that will show an upcoming design of new BMW models, and showcase GT coupe by BMW: the Z9 GT Concept.
6er design was not chosen yet at that time, but AVH derived the 6er design from his Z9 concept and won the internal competition.

So, it is very possible CS has F01 7er inspired rear lights - and other features as well.

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Originally Posted by EnI

We already know many CS design cues will be featured on F01 - since CS is more or less based on F01.

Same relationship as Z9 GT Concept vs E65 7er vs E63 6er ( = Concept CS vs F01 7er vs F?? 8er).

SCOTT27 · 03-02-2008, 06:34 PM

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Did scott not hint that the car would be leaked in Sydney?

Yes that is correct I am going to give you our precise location so we can get disturbed!!! Or maybe you have a deathwish?

No when I work on these media shoots I do not look forward to constant interruptions by snap happy enthusiasts, By nature I am a perfectionist and I balance my time perfectly . Everything you see here is a jigsaw all pieces that do not form anything till the presentation is edited , sound mixed and with music and visuals. All each segment is the car travelling a few miles down the road either followed by a helicopter or camera car .Then we stop and move further down the road and repeat the same thing but on a corner. Visually the 7er will follow the X6 campaign - A beautiful balance of creativity and stunning environments from across the world , showcasing this beautiful car. There are some fantastic ideas visually on how this is going to play out , But you will just have to wait for the finished outcome .

One more thing over the past year no one has completely answered or asked the question which has surprised both me and Eni.

"The Concept CS is basically the Coupe version of the 7er but shrunk down to look more dynamic with performance intentions and proportions.
Blow up the car by inflating several details and you get the 7er with just minor details such as light shapes being larger."

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