Worst... prototype... ever.

robg · 12-13-2005, 08:24 PM

That's horrendous. But, to be fair, its an "artists rendition of what it might look like", not something out of BMW. I get the sense that BMW is starting to get hte message that ugly doesn't sell; so I expect aesthetic improvements in the next generation. The recent pic of the future 7 series in Automobile (granted, also an artists rendition), gives me some hope.

lupinsea · 12-13-2005, 08:24 PM

Oh com'on, TD.... not everyone doesn't like the beached whale theme.

Besides, that's just the artists rendering.... I'm sure the actual styling will be much worse.

The HACK · 12-13-2005, 09:00 PM

Title should read "worst photohack ever".

I can sh*t out better looking sketches and photohacks than that.

*Plaz* · 12-13-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Title should read "worst photohack ever".

Exactly. That thing just looks silly.

I find the idea pretty sexy and exciting.

blee · 12-13-2005, 10:15 PM

I saw that in my copy of C/D. It looks like the "artist" tried to make an M1 from a Z4. Blech.

Rob · 12-14-2005, 03:08 AM

I have seen much worse prototypes at auto shows before. not that this one is pretty. I wonder if that mustache is required to own one.

*Plaz* · 12-14-2005, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rwg

I wonder if that mustache is required to own one.

ZBB · 12-14-2005, 10:16 AM

I was surprised by the pic when I flipped through my C&D the other day.

I could see it having been posted about the time the Z4 came out. But I doubt that would be what it really looks like since the Z4 has been a sales flop...

John V · 12-14-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

I could see it having been posted about the time the Z4 came out. But I doubt that would be what it really looks like since the Z4 has been a sales flop...

Exactly what I was thinking.

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12-13-2005, 08:24 PM	#2
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,243	That's horrendous. But, to be fair, its an "artists rendition of what it might look like", not something out of BMW. I get the sense that BMW is starting to get hte message that ugly doesn't sell; so I expect aesthetic improvements in the next generation. The recent pic of the future 7 series in Automobile (granted, also an artists rendition), gives me some hope.

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lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	Oh com'on, TD.... not everyone doesn't like the beached whale theme. Besides, that's just the artists rendering.... I'm sure the actual styling will be much worse.

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blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I saw that in my copy of C/D. It looks like the "artist" tried to make an M1 from a Z4. Blech.

12-14-2005, 03:08 AM	#7
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	I have seen much worse prototypes at auto shows before. not that this one is pretty. I wonder if that mustache is required to own one.