All new BMW M5 must read and see a beautifull art.
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Penned by Davide Arcangeli, under the guidance of BMW former chief of design, Chris Bangle, the Eb0 5 Series introduced the "flame surfacing" design technique. Gone were the soft curves and angles of the E39 Series, replaced by sharp edges, angular lights and a muscular look.
The aesthetic imbalance replaced conservative design lines and rationality was replaced by wilful expressiveness. The biggest factor was its distinctiveness in the BMW family at the time, something that many customers are missing today.
Symmetrical & simple, with a boxy design-this is a car that has aged well. But it does look aged? By comparison, the design that replaced it:
The lines got much more angular with the E60. The headlights and taillights brought to mind images of wings. This thing still looks modern and fresh in my mind. I think it's great that BMW took some risks with this design.
You look at all the other 5 Series BMWs and they all look suited and zipped up. Like they're wearing an undershirt, a dress shirt, a vest and also a jacket. The E60 had flair-tie loosened and sleeves pushed up. It lost the vest and jacket long ago
It is so much better than the current 5 Series, the F10 & F90 generation. In fact, when I tried to recall an F10 & F90 to mind, I couldn't. I can't actually remember what it looks like, it's that bland. A "bland blob. Also, the E60 gave us the only M5 with a goddamn V10 under the hood. You want character in a sedan? You give it a screaming V10.
Bangle's styling direction was bashed by a lot of people at first. A petition was floating on the internet demanding BMW to get rid of Bangle. As any company that stands behind its people and exceptional talent, BMW did nothing. In fact, Bangle also penned the "flame surfacing" 24 and the resurrected 6 Series.
At the time, Bangle said: "It is the most avant-garde car BMW has ever done. When that thing is in front of me, I just want to follow it." And many have. The design has inspired other automakers as well, especially the ones in Asia.
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