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12-12-2008 | 10:32 AM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Found this and wanted to know what everyone thinks of it. I know that this is a rendered pic but thought it looked interesting. Notice the mirrors are off and the hood line by the kidney is missing. Might be a repost, but oh'well. Enjoy!
When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind - the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010.
It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW's development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line. The new design is critical for BMW's design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand's distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by ourillustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like.
The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won't be stretched out like on the current model. BMW's characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood's lines. The rear roofline and C-pillar connects more fluidly to the trunk lid, which is now devoid of the 'Bangle-butt' that was so universally derided with the E60 model. Parts of the tail-lights continue onto the trunk lid in order to strengthen the impression of width. We must say, this design is very pleasing and if BMW's car looks anything like this, we sure it'll lure back any customers loss to its rivals because of the controversial styling of the former E60.
from Auto Motor & Sport
When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind - the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010.
It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW's development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line. The new design is critical for BMW's design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand's distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by ourillustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like.
The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won't be stretched out like on the current model. BMW's characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood's lines. The rear roofline and C-pillar connects more fluidly to the trunk lid, which is now devoid of the 'Bangle-butt' that was so universally derided with the E60 model. Parts of the tail-lights continue onto the trunk lid in order to strengthen the impression of width. We must say, this design is very pleasing and if BMW's car looks anything like this, we sure it'll lure back any customers loss to its rivals because of the controversial styling of the former E60.
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12-12-2008 | 10:35 AM
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Look at the first picture. Look the left side mirror compared to the right side.
I really like the front. Kind of looks like a lexus is250 front though. The rear is decent.
Ill tell you this though....I cant wait to see the new 5 in person.
Itll make me...J*zz in my pants...I put a grape in my mouth and I....J*zzed in my pants.
I really like the front. Kind of looks like a lexus is250 front though. The rear is decent.
Ill tell you this though....I cant wait to see the new 5 in person.
Itll make me...J*zz in my pants...I put a grape in my mouth and I....J*zzed in my pants.
12-12-2008 | 07:25 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by tonymac' post='744012' date='Dec 12 2008, 01:53 PM
Looks like a possible 3 series not a 5er
interesting though
Tonymac
interesting though
Tonymac
12-13-2008 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='744310' date='Dec 13 2008, 12:01 AM
Seen this before. Repost.
12-14-2008 | 03:09 AM
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Back is 3 series ... no quad pipes!?
Front is nice ...lilke the fresh shpae from the front and the mirrors look like m5 mirrors
Front is nice ...lilke the fresh shpae from the front and the mirrors look like m5 mirrors
12-14-2008 | 09:04 AM
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It doesn't get my blood flowing flowing , and neither does the new 7 , I think Audi and MB are doing a better job with exterior design now............let's hope this isn't it !!
12-16-2008 | 03:58 PM
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I just hate the way they seem to be going on the rear just like the 7 series. I try to like the 7 series look but can't, I am a fan of the current 7 series look.
12-16-2008 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='744979' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:04 AM
It doesn't get my blood flowing flowing , and neither does the new 7 , I think Audi and MB are doing a better job with exterior design now............let's hope this isn't it !!
