7 Series (F01) F01 / F02 BMW 7er - Spy Pics & Info Part V (The Countdown)
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The BMW F01 is the fifth-generation 7 Series, produced from 2008 to 2015. The model range consisted of standard length and long wheelbase ("Li" models) sedans. Model codes: F01 (short-wheelbase), F02 (long-wheelbase), F03 (high-security), and F04 (ActiveHybrid). Production: 2008–2015.
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loco@circo
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Not sure if these chops are new for you... but this is the current prediction of the German "Auto Motor und Sport".
Auto Aktuell: Auto-Neuheiten, Tuning, Wirtschaft, Politik, Erlkönige - News bei auto motor und sport (also F10 and other chops in there)
Auto Aktuell: Auto-Neuheiten, Tuning, Wirtschaft, Politik, Erlkönige - News bei auto motor und sport (also F10 and other chops in there)
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peterleo
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They're very old...a couple of years probably....It's a CGI based on the e65 7 series with e90 3 series coupe headlights and brakelights....and a VERY wrong grille
This CGI is completely off what the f01/f02 will most likely look like...
loco@circo
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I don't even think they're close to original for my own, but I thought, they would be nice for the sake of completeness. 
Furthermore I don't like that version... ...it's looking way too much like a Passat...
Furthermore I don't like that version...
...it's looking way too much like a Passat...oldtimer_01
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Having just seen the official photos, one thing comes to mind, giant 5 series.
I really am not sure what to think when I see the lower bumper. The transition is quite interesting from the creases in the front into the side and then back down. The size of the car is hidden well in the press pictures, in fact it almost appears small.
Funny thing, the rear in some photos looks almost like an suv, the lights are bit big. I feel the rear might still stir up controversy. I am curious about the 2 different exhaust styles, must be the sporty swb vs the normal lwb. the hood crease does run into the corners of the grill.
the front looks aggressive with the grill although being large is not too large.
I wouldn't say the car went back to the old E38 style at all, in fact it feels like an evolution of the E60 then blown up into a larger 7er format. I still can't get used to the new rear, the older facelifted 7er has a good rear design.
I agree the rear lights are like the E32, but their shape mimics the front lights as mentioned on here before. In some angles the lights look too large in others, mainly dead on rear, they look fine, sporty and sleak.
The car will look nice in black and white. Overall I like it, not a massive leap like E38 to E65 but still distinct enough to know its a new 7er, but at times from far away you could mistaken it for a current 5er.
Ha I am tempted to modify the press photos with a different color, larger wheels and in black.
edit, the more I look at it, the more it grows on me.
I really am not sure what to think when I see the lower bumper. The transition is quite interesting from the creases in the front into the side and then back down. The size of the car is hidden well in the press pictures, in fact it almost appears small.
Funny thing, the rear in some photos looks almost like an suv, the lights are bit big. I feel the rear might still stir up controversy. I am curious about the 2 different exhaust styles, must be the sporty swb vs the normal lwb. the hood crease does run into the corners of the grill.
the front looks aggressive with the grill although being large is not too large.
I wouldn't say the car went back to the old E38 style at all, in fact it feels like an evolution of the E60 then blown up into a larger 7er format. I still can't get used to the new rear, the older facelifted 7er has a good rear design.
I agree the rear lights are like the E32, but their shape mimics the front lights as mentioned on here before. In some angles the lights look too large in others, mainly dead on rear, they look fine, sporty and sleak.
The car will look nice in black and white. Overall I like it, not a massive leap like E38 to E65 but still distinct enough to know its a new 7er, but at times from far away you could mistaken it for a current 5er.
Ha I am tempted to modify the press photos with a different color, larger wheels and in black.
edit, the more I look at it, the more it grows on me.
Co-sign^how about being a good sport..and post the damn pics
oldtimer_01
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DO SO AND I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN...
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I don't ruin press launches, I just collect information so I can dispense it when I need to, it's my job.
EnI
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has anyone seen the pic in this link? Really looks like the front headlights will mimic the CS (which is a good thing)
F01-02 7 Series tease - The 7 Series (E65/E66) Message Board
F01-02 7 Series tease - The 7 Series (E65/E66) Message Board
HighestOfHigh
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Good for you Klier!
Yperion
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Wow , those are strong words. Please let's not turn this thread into a S class vs 7 series war.
oldtimer_01
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I think something similar to the tag on the CS lights.
Also the angel lights mimic the CS ones - dashes instead of a continuous line.
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