That VAG look - Page 2

Alx · **Re: That VAG look -** 04-27-2006, 02:19 PM

LOL <HEHEHE> Never noticed it till you put all those profile pics together... It certainly shares a look. Funny!

SDNR · 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Now that you mention it , they kind of remind me of Skoda Octavia lights.

As for the side profiles of cabrios, I think that Mercedes CLK is more similar to Bentley than Audi A4 because it's also "rounded".

Hmmm, Maybe I should give some more explicit references here.

Take for example the crease-line that follows from just above the rear wheel arch of the Audi TT. It bears a remarkable resemblance to the crease-line that follows the Flying Spur's front wheel arch.

You might argue that the Mercedes CLS has a similar detail ...but the CLS's is more dynamic and actually makes an entirely different impression.

I guess I just feel that the VAG vehicles share a similar "character" - I find this very difficult to explain - it's a very abstract perception more than anything I can be very specific about.

I think there are also undeniable similarities here: Audi Le Mans Quattro / Bentley Flying Spur .

phaeton · **Re: That VAG look -** 11-26-2006, 11:28 PM

I agree Roberto there is a VAG DNA present.

Mr. Mercedes · **Re: That VAG look -** 11-27-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

This only highlights what I don't like about these new Bentleys, they share the same front fender/headlight treatment as that VW Bug. That I cannot forgive. Who styled these new Bentleys anyway? In this case I think its an awful thing for Bentley.

M

I agree completely. In some cases (Bentley and Bugatti) theres just wayyy too much of the same design DNA.

Merc1 · **Re: That VAG look -** 11-27-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

Hmmm, Maybe I should give some more explicit references here.

Take for example the crease-line that follows from just above the rear wheel arch of the Audi TT. It bears a remarkable resemblance to the crease-line that follows the Flying Spur's front wheel arch.

You might argue that the Mercedes CLS has a similar detail ...but the CLS's is more dynamic and actually makes an entirely different impression.

I guess I just feel that the VAG vehicles share a similar "character" - I find this very difficult to explain - it's a very abstract perception more than anything I can be very specific about.

I think there are also undeniable similarities here: Audi Le Mans Quattro / Bentley Flying Spur .

Yes it is very clear in these pics. I remember the Piech ordered the Murcielago re-designed after he saw the final proposal. He of course turned it over to someone from withing VW/Audi to draw it instead of the proper Italian design house that did the original.

M