Next-generation BMW 7-Series spy photos

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By Alborz Fallah | December 06th, 2007

BMW’s 7-Series is expected to undergo a massive style change when the new model arrives late next year. The current shape, best known for its Bangle-butt, has had its share of criticism as far as styling goes.

Reports from Germany suggest the new 7 Series will have a completely new front end, similar to the 6-Series, best of all though, the bangle-butt will be no more.

From what we can gather from these exclusive spy photos, the position of the headlights and turn signals indicate low mounted wrap-around headlights and a wide grille, as well as a sleeker body and a more elegant overall appearance.

To match Lexus, BMW is rumoured to be introducing an eight-speed transmission, as well the next-generation iDrive system.

The new 7-series is expected to hit European showrooms late 2008 as a 2009 model. Australian buyers should see deliveries in mid-late 2009.

Photos copyright to Scoopy and used with permission for CarAdvice.com.au only.

http://www.geardiary.com Mitchell Oke

I like the 116i someone cheekily wrote on the boot
Godspeed

Hehe, shows the Germans have a sense of humour eh

Seriously though, here’s hoping the styling is more in the vein of the E38 (1994-2001). They still look fantastic on the road, especially in black with M double-spoke alloys,Mmmm… The E65, though it has presence, looks bloated (and particularly the pre-update 2001 model, vulgar) in comparison.
http://navelcontemplation.blogspot.com Supercujo

It looks like the Bngle butt is still there, just a little less outrageous. Why get rid of a design feature that so many other cars now have. It is all the rage. Even the Camry has a minor case of Bangle butt.
Godspeed

Yeah… but isn’t it a bit arguable as to whether certain design cues will still be regarded as ‘pleasing to the eye’ in a decade’s time? Or whether all of those cues come together collectively to created a well balanced design, instead of a motley assortment of conflicting patterns and shapes (not saying that BMWs designs are necessarily like this)?
Maybe it’s not important for a mainstream car to date well; it can just be designed as the ‘it’ car for the moment. Just don’t fancy its chances on the used car market.
http://www.stopmotionpro.com Paul

Another thinly veiled copy of the NSU Ro80….

That was a car for the future.

When will BM do something original?
http://www.stopmotionpro.com Paul

And another thing. Back in the NSU day they knew that it is important to have a smooth body. This thing looks like it has been riveted together by John Howard on a factory visit before the election.
http://www.fordbook.com Henry Carman

BMW better do aliitle more work on smoothing the lines on the 7 series or this may just flop! This is a future car with a checkered past. Too much imbreeding!
SRTargets

Hopefuly its not a brick like the current one
Bavarian Missile

Why couldn’t it have looked more like the CS Concept……now thats a good looking car!
ezal

Why did many people criticized about the Bangle Butt on most BMW today? I think that’s ok…
ben

whats the go with the front head lights they look like they just came out of a ba xr8 falcon.