Another 7-series refresh?

Here is ANOTHER look at what the 7-series refresh could look like.

Refresh/Existing 7






Letter from the designer:

Dear 001,

The attached image reflects a modification of the current model 745i front end. My intention was to create a look that was more appropriate and conservative, logically flowing from previous generation 740.

While very much an amateur effort, I wanted to render something that was closer to the car that I was imagining / anxiously awaiting when the 745 was first announced. To do this required:

1. Lowering the hood line.
2. Lowering the bumper.
3. Making the grill taller and more kidney shaped.
4. Inverting and slightly reshaping the air scoop.
5. Switching to dual projector lens lighting.
6. Moving the headlamps inward and closer together.
7. Exposing the entire headlamp assembly.
8. Removing the "eyebrow" lighting.
9. Reshaping and extending the turn signal assembly.
10. Reshaping the lens cover.
11. Replacing the retractable headlamp washers with small non-retractable assemblies.
12. Slightly resculpting the side mirrors.
13. Numerous other small tweaks.

Threepoint1415926 - 10/1/2004 9:04:13 AM

+1 Boost

Although I like the re-done front better (not by a whole lot), I agree with others, the back is where the help is needed. The front wasnt too bad to begin with.

Jon

janos2769 - 10/1/2004 9:18:18 AM

+1 Boost

could not get any UGLIER!

(Celebration at Pontiac... they're not the ugliest any longer!!!)

bgagliano - 10/1/2004 9:11:05 PM

+1 Boost

Note to amateur designer:
(1)Don't give up your day-job,

(2) Your efforts are on the wrong end of the car, have you looked at the butt ugly rear end of the BMW?

and(3)The fact you took the time to try and fix the design is admirable and shows just how far off the mark BMW's really are.

Except for the M-3, they are and always have been nothing more than a second rate German car.

Matthew1 - 10/4/2004 12:03:35 AM

+1 Boost

Theres nothing wrong with the current 7. Just because you are overly conservative and boring, it doesn't mean a car which pushes automotive boundaries is instantly ugly. If you had any eye for detail you would notice the rear bootlid of the 7 follows the same line as the doors, and is not just 'plonked on'. It is very well executed, and I can say the same for the front.

Go on, go and buy a generic piece of [yawn] Japanese sheet metal, thats what real car enthusiasts like,-boring cars!