All New BMW 7-Series Official Photos Leaked

Discuss Non-E30 BMW's in here - No selling!

Moderator: martauto

Blitz
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 11155
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: East London+Basildon

Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:32 pm

Last edited by Blitz on Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Ziggy
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 11534
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: floating round my tin can...

Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:40 pm

That ain't the link you wanted to post...
E30 in need of wiring loom smoke since April '11...
Blitz
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 11155
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: East London+Basildon

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:08 pm

Sorry fixed the link.
User avatar
bilun777
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 271
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Nr Lincoln

Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:19 pm

Another huge ugly bloated blob ,just like the last one.How much will your depreciation be in a few years time ?:mad:
If it aint broke don't fix it!
StuBeeDoo
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Engaged to the E30 Zone
Posts: 6756
Joined: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Up My Own Arse

Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:21 pm

It's a lot more pleasing to my eyes than the current 7er. :)
There'll be far too many toys in it though.
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

Image
Blitz
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 11155
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: East London+Basildon

Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:38 pm

I love the interior, one of the best I've seen from BMW. Looks clean and uncluttered. Also looks as though BMW has returned back to having the central console angled towards the driver.

Image
stonesie
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3277
Joined: Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Doncaster

Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:52 pm

StuBeeDoo wrote:It's a lot more pleasing to my eyes than the current 7er. :)
There'll be far too many toys in it though.

First rule of being a bloke, you can never have too many gadgets :D

I like it, probably never own one but i can dream.
stuartgallafant
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 4531
Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Costa del Croydon

Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:52 pm

The current 7 series sold more units in its first year of production, than the E38 did in its entire life of production! I bet this beats that record, looks great!
Image
lenny-d
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 349
Joined: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Belfast/London

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:47 am

Not a big fan of that one to be honest but it will probably grown on me
bigun wrote:sell my sport i'd rather f**k the dog :)
for sale one left kidney, high mileage, need slight bit of work, will p/x for front wings and rear qtr panels
User avatar
AlexBaur325
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 685
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:00 pm

Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:30 am

Id rather have an e38 (B12 please) i think its a far prettier car.

What we all wnat is for BMW to pull its finger out and get the CLS into production!!!!
Morat
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 8943
Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: The Peoples Republic of Yorkshire

Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:06 pm

That is awesome. Not quite sure what I'd do with one apart from polish it - but that is AWESOME.
E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap :)

Image
Praise the Lard... and pass the dripping!
User avatar
AlexBaur325
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 685
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:00 pm

Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:21 pm

It (and the current 7) just seem to bulbous (sp) i know they are big cars but that doesnt mean they have to look it (if that makes sense) The E38 is a very sleek car i think, not too tall or chubby...

On a similar theme i think the current XJ has gone the same way...just looks tubby when compared to a X300 or XJ40 (which were the same floor pan IIRC)
Jhonno
Homo Hair
Posts: 20362
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: FLAT, FLAT, FLAT!!
Contact:

Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:46 pm

Wow! That looks great! :cool: :cool:
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

Arch roller for hire.

www.zeroexhausts.co.uk

Image
Andyboy
Alpina Colada
Posts: 12576
Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm

Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:03 pm

That's really dull. Doesn't have the sleekness of the E38 or the F*CK OFF!! presence of the E65, just another generic BMW design. The CS concept car is what it SHOULD look like. that's just nothingy, wouldn't cross the road to look at it.
User avatar
AlexBaur325
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 685
Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:00 pm

Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:18 pm

If i was in the market for such a car i wouldn't be buying BMW atm...i think i'd have to drink from the poison chalace and get Merc CLS.
Morat
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 8943
Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: The Peoples Republic of Yorkshire

Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:00 pm

ew, they just look plain ugly to me (the CLS that is)
E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap :)

Image
Praise the Lard... and pass the dripping!
320ise
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2033
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:00 pm

Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:57 am

e38 was definatly the best 7 ever!
320ise
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2033
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:00 pm

Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:05 am

that thing is scome.
pacerpete
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 18168
Joined: Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Iver heath. South bucks.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:35 pm

Every body knows the true executive chariot amongst all incarnations of the 7 series is the E38 750IL ! :)
User avatar
Mikedav
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 19
Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Bournemouth UK

Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:50 am

Andyboy wrote:That's really dull. Doesn't have the sleekness of the E38 or the F*CK OFF!! presence of the E65, just another generic BMW design. The CS concept car is what it SHOULD look like. that's just nothingy, wouldn't cross the road to look at it.
Sadly those days are gone; you couldn't build the old 7 anymore. It would be too small for starters , and crash regs mean A/B/C pillars are very thick and doors taller for better side impact protection. Then there is the tech, which is unbelievable these days....if you compare it to an S Class or A8, it would be a tie between this and the Audi for me. Its a shame big execs don't look as good as they did in the E38s day though.

Agree about the CS, but I am sure this will look better in person. IMO like most modern BMs, in 'poverty' spec (Se not Sport, tiny wheels, tepid colour) it looks weak. You need the Sport, dark colour to hide the dodgy detailing, and sort the wheels... If you can get the E65 to look alright (miracle) I am sure this one can be helped. At least the Bangle influence is dying down...

Image

Official Release : Way better than the outgoing car IMO?

Image
Image
06 BMW Z4M Coupe
George_Of_The_Jungle
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 637
Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Daventry

Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:26 am

i prefer the e38, much sharper image, more like an expensive suit, where as the new ones look designed for the american market
User avatar
Zizzle
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 799
Joined: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:00 pm

Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:12 pm

:eek: They need to stop messing about and make a M8!!!
User avatar
toffe30
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 77
Joined: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Poole Dorset

Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:03 pm

not keen on that at all looks like it has 2 over-sized nostrils and clumsy... like the interior...... but cant say that i would turn one down though :)
Image
User avatar
zimmerbimmer1
BMW Parts Meister
Posts: 2250
Joined: Sat May 19, 2007 11:00 pm

Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:50 pm

1st time I saw the rear end I thought Lexus
Image
hubble
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2006
Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Valles Marineris

Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:55 pm

Always wanted to own a 7 series....as well as an Motorsport cab, Alpina 2.7....M635sci......
Image
Martinaston
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3749
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: London

Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:38 pm

Are those dials dials or is it a screen ?
There is NO nucleus.
Andyboy
Alpina Colada
Posts: 12576
Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm

Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:48 pm

Mikedav wrote:Official Release : Way better than the outgoing car IMO?

Image
Hmm, that looks better. I had a load of info mailed from BMW Press Club and it's just techical overkill and BMW have a habit of releasing press pics of new cars in some dull grey. The silver gives it an edge.
User avatar
ShakeyC
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 785
Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:00 pm

Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:04 pm

Its all very Lexus :o:
78dude
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1154
Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Norway

Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:40 pm

I like it tbh, it the tail lamps reminds me a bit of the E32 who is one of the best 7 series ever made!
e36boy
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2353
Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: The Chatsworth

Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:14 pm

That looks really nice, I dont think its a million miles off the current 7 in terms of looks !
motorsport786
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 261
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: east london

Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:31 pm

Ugly in my opinion!!
Image
George_Of_The_Jungle
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 637
Joined: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Daventry

Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:38 pm

on the other side of the design fence theres the new concept M1 :drool:
suchy
True Zone Relic
Posts: 6604
Joined: Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Portsmouth
Contact:

Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:55 pm

Poo poo poo poo poo poo AGAIN!! Same rant different car. Any bulbously ugly big exec car can be made to look tough with big rims and dropped susp. Don't make it pretty though, just hard. Now the 750iL, proper gentlemans car lol 8)
Ant
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member
Posts: 10496
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 11:00 pm
Location: PD+E dept :D
Contact:

Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:56 pm

I must say, I LIKE IT !

front end much better than pre and post f/lift E65 ditto for the rear end treatment.

has a "family" look about it when compared to the revised 3/4/5 something its lacked til now IMHO.
Product Development and Endurance for Delphi.

Original performance chips, original works not unlicensed copies :D Email FTW
Alex
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 22666
Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:28 pm

looks good

lights on the front look like they have been lifted straight of the current 7
Post Reply