BMW design chief Chris Bangle talks

[NFS4]

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=04092522

 

[sohcrates]

unfortunately he didn't have much to say, kinda skirted the issue


edit: how about audi news? for instance, have you SEEN those new "shark fins" on all the new models? I think it kills the look of the cars

 

[BigSmooth]

AW: We?ve seen spy shots of the facelifted 7 Series already, which is earlier than normal. How does that make you feel?

BANGLE: We facelift all our cars. It?s part of the model cycle and it was always planned that way.

Riiiiight. Just keep telling yourself that.

 

[geno]

We?re not creating fashion icons and it?s not an issue whether or not we have become everybody?s darling

No, you've got it wrong. You're destroying cars that WERE fashion icons. And you sure as sh!t aren't creating "everybody's darling" :|

 

[StageLeft]

He looks like an ass muncher, IMHO.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
He looks like an ass muncher, IMHO.

He looks like a "taker upper" to me 😉

 

[FuZoR]

damn bangledfied bmws :-(

bmw needs to get a new designer!!!

 

[Lifer]

his designs are ugly.
I'll take the old 3, 5, 7 series anyday over any of the new models that replace them :|

 

[Aharami]

well one cant really improve on the current 5 design. that car is sporty as well as professional. best looking car IMO

 

[spliffstar69]

Ohh noooo ive been Bangleized.😉

 

[Doggiedog]

How come they didn't ask him when he'd retire?

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
How come they didn't ask him when he'd retire?

Because he'll get terminated if he keeps this up. 😀 Hell i don't know... there's always Audi. 🙂

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
How come they didn't ask him when he'd retire?

LMAO!!

 

[boyRacer]

Who was his predecessor?

 

[GTaudiophile]

Bangle is an arrogant POS who has no love for driving. He's just in love with his own POS designs, which he calls art.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Here's some more info on Bangle:

Wisconsin-born Bangle, 46, joined BMW in 1992 as its first non-German design chief. He previously headed Fiat design and penned its 1993 Coupe and the 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. Before turning to design, Bangle trained as a Methodist minister, which may account for his evangelical presentations.

The guy who designed the Z8 and former President of BMW DesignWorks USA, Henrik Fisker, now works for Aston Martin.

The guy who is responsible for the Z9 concept, the concept that formed the basis of the current 6- and 7-series, is Adrian van Hooydonk.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Here's some more info on Bangle:

Wisconsin-born Bangle, 46, joined BMW in 1992 as its first non-German design chief. He previously headed Fiat design and penned its 1993 Coupe and the 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. Before turning to design, Bangle trained as a Methodist minister, which may account for his evangelical presentations.

Then why do his designs make the baby Jesus cry?

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Here's some more info on Bangle:

Wisconsin-born Bangle, 46, joined BMW in 1992 as its first non-German design chief. He previously headed Fiat design and penned its 1993 Coupe and the 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. Before turning to design, Bangle trained as a Methodist minister, which may account for his evangelical presentations.

Then why do his designs make the baby Jesus cry?

lol

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

If you don't like the designs, don't blame Bangle. Blame the people approving his work. He is extremely capable of designing a sanitized sporty car that will appeal to most people - see the current M3, for example.

Personally, I like BMWs new design theme. The only new model, I think needs to be repenned is the X3.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: Aharami
well one cant really improve on the current 5 design. that car is sporty as well as professional. best looking car IMO

7 series and z4 are crap, the 5 is nice though. is the new 3 bangle too?