First Sign of next BMW 7-Series Generation

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Feb 21, 2006 | 06:20 AM

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First Sign of next BMW 7-Series Generation

by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
02-21-2006

The current BMW 7-Series has been on the market since 2002 with a facelift in 2005. Here now is the first prototype mule of the next generation 7-Series, the company’s top of the line model.

The test car – although using major components from the current model – is already featuring a completely new front end similar to the 6-Series styling. The position of the headlights and turn signals show that the next 7-Series will have low mounted wrap-around headlights and a wide grille.

Apparently the car is for testing the cooling system and function of the air intakes.

The new 7-Series is not expected to be released before the end of 2007.

source : worldcarfans

Looks like Bangle butt is here to stay . . .

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:38 AM

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Looks like the current gen, but with a integra front end.

Feb 21, 2006 | 07:02 AM

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Looks like the current gen, but with a integra front end.

LOL, if by Integra you mean those lights, well I think they're just disguise on this 7 test car.

Feb 21, 2006 | 11:54 AM

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Lets see if they can make it even more ugly this time

Feb 21, 2006 | 03:28 PM

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Maybe its testing of the new 760? With the W-12 A8, S 600s and AMG V-12s, the 760 is lost in the shuffle.

Feb 21, 2006 | 10:32 PM

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hehee, nice integra front end there

Feb 22, 2006 | 03:30 AM

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hehee, nice integra front end there

I was thinking the same thing when i saw that pic,,, A integra front end..( lights)... Why would you do that to a 80k car

Feb 22, 2006 | 08:48 AM

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I was thinking the same thing when i saw that pic,,, A integra front end..( lights)... Why would you do that to a 80k car

yeah i think it's just a cover. my post was more like a joke

Feb 22, 2006 | 05:57 PM

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Probably just covers for the time being... I personally believe that the current 7 looks just fine, imo

I understand car designs are subjective and everyone should formulate their own opinions but like you said the 7 is georgeous (a close second to the outgoing S-class). The current A8 is in a league of its own.

I don't understand why so many of us at CL despise the 7 series. To me, I loved the Bangle7 since day one and love the facelift even more. I'm curious to see what the succesor will look like tho.

Feb 22, 2006 | 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LexLaw

I don't understand why so many of us at CL despise the 7 series. To me, I loved the Bangle7 since day one and love the facelift even more. I'm curious to see what the succesor will look like tho.

im with you guys, im loving the 7 series