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Sunny · 08-15-2008, 04:00 AM

F01's strongest attribute is its proportions. It is the sleekest barge around.

Merc1 · 08-15-2008, 04:02 AM

IMO proportions and sleek are not the same thing. A car can have goofy proportions or a goofy shape and still be sleek to some degree. This 7-Series is sleek for sure especially compared with the previous car, but there is something wrong with the front end in that picture foward of the A-pillar. Too long, like they've tried to put engine entirely behind the front axle line. The blocky upright front end couldn't be helped I guess with the new pedestrian regs.

M

SDNR · 08-15-2008, 04:03 AM

The front wheels being so far forward -- it does give it an unusual (elongated) appearance -- but I have to say I think it looks superb -- I love it.

modena_360stradale · 08-15-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Front end and side profile from the A-pillar foward are a mess. Car looks unbalanced and ill-proportioned.

M

I think it's the raking lights and the vertical grill. It pulls the car in too many directions.

ree · 08-15-2008, 05:42 AM

Thanks Christian!! Great photos and stunning spotting.

Went to our BMW dealer here, today and get one of the brochures of the new 7-series!! Awesome car.

Merc1 · 08-15-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by modena_360stradale

I think it's the raking lights and the vertical grill. It pulls the car in too many directions.

Could be, not sure. As always I won't have a definite opinion until the dealer down the street has them on his lot or I see it up close at Detroit in January.

M

alsahher · 08-15-2008, 07:16 AM

I really like the 7 proportion its have resemblance very CS'esh look .. look nice and elegant in the flesh..

EnI · 08-15-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

Front end and side profile from the A-pillar foward are a mess. Car looks unbalanced and ill-proportioned.

M

Quote:

IMO proportions and sleek are not the same thing. A car can have goofy proportions or a goofy shape and still be sleek to some degree. This 7-Series is sleek for sure especially compared with the previous car, but there is something wrong with the front end in that picture foward of the A-pillar. Too long, like they've tried to put engine entirely behind the front axle line. The blocky upright front end couldn't be helped I guess with the new pedestrian regs.

M

You must be the first person (and I guess the only one) in the world who has issues with the proportions of F01 / F02.

If anything really works absolutely perfectly on this car (and any other forthcoming new generation BMW designs), are the proportions.

Btw, as you said: it looks strange IN THAT PIC! I can take a pic of any car - making it looking goofy & unattractive.

hannaz · 08-15-2008, 09:24 AM

From the exaust pipes it seems its 760Li on some final tests

Merc1 · 08-15-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnI

You must be the first person (and I guess the only one) in the world who has issues with the proportions of F01 / F02.

If anything really works absolutely perfectly on this car (and any other forthcoming new generation BMW designs), are the proportions.

Btw, as you said: it looks strange IN THAT PIC! I can take a pic of any car - making it looking goofy & unattractive.

Expected reaction.

M

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