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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME
Does anyone else notice the side profile of the new 7 and 5 series not flowing so well? The entire front part, especially where the fender is, looks too skinny compared to the high roofline and thick rear trunk and bumper. Also, the windshield and the doors start a little too far back and there's too much overhang on the rear wheels. I know it's for safety and handling reasons but it's starting go overboard now.
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Originally Posted by bdardashti
I've got model cars for all the 2000-era Bimmers. I was looking at the previous E65 compared to the F01, and yes the overhang is reaching MB territory. I thought shorter overhang was good for handling too? From what I understood, shorter overhang meant longer wheelbase in shorter car, and better handling..
I looked at pictures for the F10, and I can't see what you mean by the skinny front though.
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I think what he meant was that the front end is low, sleek yet the rear end is quite high and from the mid-section onwards the car is much more muscular and bigger in size. Also, there is a big difference between front/rear overhang.
I actually think the 5 series is much like the old E39 which is perfect and the only thing I would change is the hood detailing that BMW is adding down the middle of the hood. It just looks fussy to me. Apart from that, perfect car.