[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Because the designers in charge think they know better.

I think it's the opposite. On concepts like these they let the designers do what they want. On actual production models the bean counters dictate stuff like how big the kidneys should be.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I think it's the opposite. On concepts like these they let the designers do what they want. On actual production models the bean counters dictate stuff like how big the kidneys should be.

I just wish the designers could figure out how to properly design a hood-line. Every F-Series vehicle has it and it really doesn't look good, and it seems like the G-series cars are fixing that, up until the M4

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by flanast

Want. Where do I buy?

Originally Posted by MilehighM3

1:18 scale at your local parts department. In model form:

Originally Posted by clutchdj

I wonder what this bad boy looks like in austin yellow.

See post #551...

Toy models of our cars... 1:43, 1:87 and 1:18...
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...507986&page=26

[SteveinArizona]

Better than before but still too butt ugly for me.

[OF Hero]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Praying the new radical grill on the 4 series and M3/M4 looks likes this and the concept was just their way of easing us into the design. A fanboy can dream right…

My thoughts too....I think I will like the grill regardless, but this design is more appealing to me than the concept 4.

[dmboone25]

I hope this how the next M2 ends up looking - just slightly smaller dimensions.

This is also a bigger grill that looks different, yet tasteful and also proportional to the rest of the front end and the car as a whole.

[Tornado1M]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I hope this how the next M2 ends up looking - just slightly smaller dimensions.

This is also a bigger grill that looks different, yet tasteful and also proportional to the rest of the front end and the car as a whole.

I think the 2002 Hommage maybe closer to the next M2 more so than the CSL Hommage

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

I think the 2002 Hommage maybe closer to the next M2 more so than the CSL Hommage

I’d take that too - different, but just as hot.

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by Miko M

S58 should be a better choice

That would make to much sense. Lol

They did. We just saw it. I've been saying all along that BMW would not put that grill that was seen in the leaked photos on any upcoming G cars. I'll bet this is the grill that we're going to get. Or something very very close. All that bitchen and whining and threats to move to a P car for nothing.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by dezzracer

They did. We just saw it. I've been saying all along that BMW would not put that grill that was seen in the leaked photos on any upcoming G cars. I'll bet this is the grill that we're going to get. Or something very very close. All that bitchen and whining and threats to move to a P car for nothing.

BMW is going to crush a lot of people's hopes...lol

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by dezzracer

They did. We just saw it. I've been saying all along that BMW would not put that grill that was seen in the leaked photos on any upcoming G cars. I'll bet this is the grill that we're going to get. Or something very very close. All that bitchen and whining and threats to move to a P car for nothing.

Hope you are correct.

[clee1982]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Can someone explain those laws to me? I would think that if someone is hit by the front of a car it would not matter much if the grille was slanted or upright. It would still ruin your day.

Don't know that law well enough, but just look at this design, it looks like ready to cut the torso then throw the guy's head on the hood in addition to that first impact...

[jb001]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Praying the new radical grill on the 4 series and M3/M4 looks likes this and the concept was just their way of easing us into the design. A fanboy can dream right…

Yes, my thoughts exactly. These are a good shape and size. I could live with those on next gen BMW's

[prompt]

it's an ugly concept car because the huge grilles

[BMWGirlFL]

US:
https://pimg-fpiw.uspto.gov/fdd/86/879/D07/0.pdf
Germany:
https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregiste...002823179-0001

[Rschin2]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Praying the new radical grill on the 4 series and M3/M4 looks likes this and the concept was just their way of easing us into the design. A fanboy can dream right…

This.
The grill on this car, although tall and vertical, just seems to fit the design. It's proportionally appealing and graceful unlike the concept 4 and leaked photos. Why can't they just use this for the new 4??

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

BMW is going to crush a lot of people's hopes...lol

Some snaps of the 4er Concept I took in Frankfurt this past year...

BMWGirlFL pic...


IAA Frankfurt 2019




Villa Erba at Lake Como a few years ago...

[nemex12]

Originally Posted by CPTM3

I want to see how the hood opens! And the side pipes look good too but that rear defuser would look great with some quad-tips as well.

ask and you shall get
https://www.caricos.com/cars/b/bmw/2...images/19.html

[clee1982]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

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US:
https://pimg-fpiw.uspto.gov/fdd/86/879/D07/0.pdf
Germany:
https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregiste...002823179-0001

Have they always pattern the exterior design? Might be a good way to sneak view...

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by clee1982

Have they always pattern the exterior design? Might be a good way to sneak view...

Not that easy. Publication after premiere.

This is a great patent related thread:
https://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78212

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by clee1982

Have they always pattern the exterior design? Might be a good way to sneak view...

You do realize that patent(that BMWGirlFL posted) is for the TOY model of the Homage. Not of the real car. Look closely at the patent: Won-Kyu Kung, the maker for those models. According to that patent they hold it for fifteen years.


They are sold in the Welt's Gift Shop for around 100 euros. They come in the large 1:18 scale size. You can also find them on ebay.de

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

They are sold in the Welt's Gift Shop for around 100 euros. They come in the large 1:18 scale size. You can also find them on ebay.de

The link included above for the German patent identifies the product as Kraftfahrzeuge. US automobile design patents often mention toys & other replicas as well. Fun seeing your model pics!