New 5-series' Exterior Design Explained

Mii · 11-27-2009, 02:28 AM

Kudos to exterior designer Jacek Fröhlich.

bobbyd1961 · 11-27-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mii

Kudos to exterior designer Jacek Fröhlich.

it is so true his last comment. frankie d watch this

Frosty · 11-27-2009, 09:44 AM

..the new 5 looks amazing in motion... stance is supurb :-) ~Frost

Simple1 · 11-27-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

..the new 5 looks amazing in motion... stance is supurb :-) ~Frost

that is the main reason I really like it, plus the interior just

Alchem · 11-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Looks nice. I hope the 535i 0-60 is closer to 5.5s than 6.0 stated by BMW.

oneginee · 11-27-2009, 04:03 PM

this car proportions in the front are wrong. the low elongated flat hood does not work in providing elegance like they say but instead looks unappealing. The rear is good although looks just like a bigger version of the 3 series. BMW cars always look like clones of each other. I would say the car looks decently good but a bit boring

Zirenz2006 · 11-27-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oneginee

this car proportions in the front are wrong. the low elongated flat hood does not work in providing elegance like they say but instead looks unappealing. The rear is good although looks just like a bigger version of the 3 series. BMW cars always look like clones of each other. I would say the car looks decently good but a bit boring

could you design something better?

d3l0n · 11-27-2009, 06:51 PM

L O V E IT
The design is wonderful. I love the rear fender bulge.
i want that 550i sport (chipped) if i can't have m5 money.

Mii · 11-28-2009, 12:36 AM

F10 exterior proportion near perfect form. Some people may find front end out of proportion. It's the viewing perspective with the sharp bumper crease near the inner side of headlight when viewing from 3/4 perspective or straight-on from the side. By smoothing the bumper crease toward inner side of headlight, the front end flows better. I wish BMW could improve bumper crease before production take place or make some changes in M-Sport Package or M5.

Examples of bumper crease chops between kidney grill and inner side of headlight: (chop on top, original image at the bottom)

DOCTOR 3VIL · 11-28-2009, 02:04 AM

A little better than the previous version, but that's not really saying much since the last model was fugly!!

Mu Mu · 11-28-2009, 06:46 AM

A big leap in the right direction once again. the F01, F10 and the new Z4 are absolute beauts! Well done BMW

Empowered · 11-28-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mii

F10 exterior proportion near perfect form. Some people may find front end out of proportion. It's the viewing perspective with the sharp bumper crease near the inner side of headlight when viewing from 3/4 perspective or straight-on from the side. By smoothing the bumper crease toward inner side of headlight, the front end flows better. I wish BMW could improve bumper crease before production take place or make some changes in M-Sport Package or M5.

Examples of bumper crease chops between kidney grill and inner side of headlight: (chop on top, original image at the bottom)

I agree, I prefer how the lights and kidneys are integrated on the GT- ie less like the three series and more like the CS concept. I would post pics but dont know how to.

Mii · 11-28-2009, 06:53 PM

In addition to 5er GT and CS, E89 Z4 front end is one of the best so far, or BMW could use F01 7er M-Sport Package bumper. The front bumper crease flows better with fold shown in in this thread:
http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323523

F01 3/4 perspective:

F01 Straight-on from side profile:

cr22 · 12-01-2009, 11:28 PM

It's safe to say BMW has no competition (aesthetically speaking) from Infiniti and the new M37/56.

Santa34 · 12-02-2009, 10:15 PM

I love the F10...looks amazing

EmPower · 12-04-2009, 10:15 AM

I agree where you are coming from, but have you seen the side profiles of the C class and the E class? Tell me that they dont confuse you!

11-27-2009, 02:28 AM	#1
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11-27-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	..the new 5 looks amazing in motion... stance is supurb :-) ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

11-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#6
oneginee Lieutenant Drives: SL55 AMG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NC Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	this car proportions in the front are wrong. the low elongated flat hood does not work in providing elegance like they say but instead looks unappealing. The rear is good although looks just like a bigger version of the 3 series. BMW cars always look like clones of each other. I would say the car looks decently good but a bit boring __________________ SL55 AMG 510 hp 531 ft/lbs

11-27-2009, 06:51 PM	#8
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11-28-2009, 12:36 AM	#9
Mii First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	F10 exterior proportion near perfect form. Some people may find front end out of proportion. It's the viewing perspective with the sharp bumper crease near the inner side of headlight when viewing from 3/4 perspective or straight-on from the side. By smoothing the bumper crease toward inner side of headlight, the front end flows better. I wish BMW could improve bumper crease before production take place or make some changes in M-Sport Package or M5. Examples of bumper crease chops between kidney grill and inner side of headlight: (chop on top, original image at the bottom) Attached Images

11-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Alchem Lieutenant Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	Looks nice. I hope the 535i 0-60 is closer to 5.5s than 6.0 stated by BMW.

11-28-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
DOCTOR 3VIL Private First Class Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LA Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	A little better than the previous version, but that's not really saying much since the last model was fugly!!

11-28-2009, 06:46 AM	#11
Mu Mu First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	A big leap in the right direction once again. the F01, F10 and the new Z4 are absolute beauts! Well done BMW

11-28-2009, 06:53 PM	#13
Mii First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	In addition to 5er GT and CS, E89 Z4 front end is one of the best so far, or BMW could use F01 7er M-Sport Package bumper. The front bumper crease flows better with fold shown in in this thread: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323523 F01 3/4 perspective: F01 Straight-on from side profile:

12-01-2009, 11:28 PM	#14
cr22 Registered Drives: a Honda Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	It's safe to say BMW has no competition (aesthetically speaking) from Infiniti and the new M37/56.

12-02-2009, 10:15 PM	#15
Santa34 DCP Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EL Paso Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	I love the F10...looks amazing __________________ Duty, Honor, Country

12-04-2009, 10:15 AM	#16
EmPower Captain Drives: in an infinite loop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 773 iTrader: (0)	I agree where you are coming from, but have you seen the side profiles of the C class and the E class? Tell me that they dont confuse you! __________________ e92 Schwartz/Koralle Rot/Pappel Grau/ZSP/Sitzheizung Real Men drive BMW

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