[SCOTT27]

Jeezus why is that whenever we get into a meaningful topic about BMW and their advancement, someone has to invoke the holier than holier Benz.

[EnI]

MB fanatics will go nuts when the Quandts finally (re)acquire a stake in Daimler AG.

Mind that Herbert Quandt prevented BMW acquisition by MB back in 1959 - The Quandts then had a stake in both companies (cca 10% in Daimler - Benz, and 30% in BMW). Instead he increased his stake in BMW AG to cca 50%, and helped the company to remain independent.

The Quandts sold their stake in Daimler-Benz to Kuwait State in 1974. And activities in the background show The Quands may re-acquire a stake in Daimler AG - not alone but together with a consortium of investors who already hold a stake in BMW AG.

[E38_E30]

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[EnI]

This is obviously a mule for RR4 ... wrapped in a new 7er.

Yet the real original RR4 prototype has already been spotted in the streets of Munich ...

Just like the FEP 7er prototypes.

[Centurion]

[Centurion]

I'm surprised to see that's it is inheriting the traditional RR limo shape. I was expecting a little more driver orientated and sleek like the Arnage. On the other hand, the Flying spur has a limo shape as well which is probably the car RR is targeting. The huge but obviously slightly camouflaged, C-pillar is obviously in line with the Phantom and other Rolls.

I guess this is all a strategic move from BMWs side to leave space for the 8er which will be the choice for those in the market for a huge but drivable saloon. Maybe heavy Phantom-look-a-like camo is in work here, I don't know.

[EnI]

So, they finally spotted it ... Just like I reported few days ago RR4 had been rolling streets of Munich for weeks now.


And now, dear spy photographers, please spot the FEP F01 prototype as well ... It is already driving around Munich. For now - I was told - only one FEP prototype is out, others soon to follow.

Or perhaps they already did, and some mag bought exclusive rights to publish the pics first?

Originally Posted by Luwalira

I'm surprised to see that's it is inheriting the traditional RR limo shape. I was expecting a little more driver orientated and sleek like the Arnage. On the other hand, the Flying spur has a limo shape as well which is probably the car RR is targeting. The huge but obviously slightly camouflaged, C-pillar is obviously in line with the Phantom and other Rolls.

I guess this is all a strategic move from BMWs side to leave space for the 8er which will be the choice for those in the market for a huge but drivable saloon. Maybe heavy Phantom-look-a-like camo is in work here, I don't know.

Yes, the camo hides the sleekness. The car is quite sleek - for a RR! Yet do not expect Jag XJ like leekness.

It's substantially sleeker than the Phantom - with much lower front end, and other dimensions are quite smaller as well.
Yet the car still possesses a typical RR presence - showing its notorious waftability. Also all the classical RR design trademarks are there - therefore the car will be similar to the Phantom yet less formal & more dynamic.

Note: a sign showing RR belongs to BMW Group: the shark fin antenna!

[Merc1]

So this is based on the new 7-Series platform...hmmmmm.

M

[CorpusCallosum]

Looks absolutely stunning already. The shape looks great! Looks very clean

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by Merc1

So this is based on the new 7-Series platform...hmmmmm.

M

Gotta cut costs. i believe the Phantom share some components with the current 7er.