Should BMW bring back the Shark Nose?

The Choosey begger · 06-18-2020, 05:16 PM

Your thoughts

DanG · 06-18-2020, 05:36 PM

A modern update to the 3.0 CSI could be very interesting.

yco · 06-18-2020, 05:54 PM

probably they ll since this big grille thing wont work..

tom @ eas · 06-18-2020, 07:32 PM

No. Let the classics remain iconic.

BeEmVe · 06-18-2020, 10:08 PM

That grill is way too small ...

The Choosey begger · 06-19-2020, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

No. Let the classics remain iconic.

Too bad more and more designs from most manufactures look feminine!

V-Eight · 06-19-2020, 02:42 AM

It's always very difficult and dangerous re-bring into life an Iconic design....and also an aconic name. Let's think at the name "delta" as you posted above. The first Delta, multi-rally champion, iconic, dream car for an enetire generation. The last Delta it's an awful piece of metal made for sissies.....based on a fiat Bravo, and for comparison, the Bravo was better........

Mani59 · 06-19-2020, 05:13 AM

In my opinion, the thing is that today's BMWs are very much "look at me" (which I guess is what the market wants?) whereas back in the Shark Nose era, the design was superbly elegant yet sporty.

I mean this is just stunning in every area:

The Choosey begger · 06-19-2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by V-Eight

It's always very difficult and dangerous re-bring into life an Iconic design....and also an aconic name. Let's think at the name "delta" as you posted above. The first Delta, multi-rally champion, iconic, dream car for an enetire generation. The last Delta it's an awful piece of metal made for sissies.....based on a fiat Bravo, and for comparison, the Bravo was better........

They did a good job with the new mini until BMW got em really bloated!
The new Challenger!

mbanck · 06-19-2020, 08:15 AM

Doesn't the upcoming 4 series have a (small) shark nose?

In any case, today's pedestrian safety regulations apparently make it very difficult or impossible to repeat those great shark nose fronts from the examples in this thread, as far as I know.

Dagamus_NM · 06-19-2020, 08:42 AM

I don't think that would give enough cooling. Now if the grill was like that and the air dam was perforated I could see it.

Great concept for a modern version of my favorite BMW.

The Choosey begger · 06-19-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mbanck

Doesn't the upcoming 4 series have a (small) shark nose?

In any case, today's pedestrian safety regulations apparently make it very difficult or impossible to repeat those great shark nose fronts from the examples in this thread, as far as I know.

This is sold in EU countries!

heavyD^2 · 06-19-2020, 12:09 PM

I don't know if the aerodynamics of that look works for what they strive to achieve these days with fuel economy and efficiency.

The Choosey begger · 06-19-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I don't know if the aerodynamics of that look works for what they strive to achieve these days with fuel economy and efficiency.

I don't think they achieved fuel economy and efficiency with the aerodynamics of this look.

GenXer · 06-19-2020, 12:19 PM

Shark nose is better than a pig snout of the new 4 series.

Meanwhile........

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022...e-six-details/

jjasonSU · 06-19-2020, 12:25 PM

Shouldn't have left it. see F06/F13

smrtypants44 · 06-19-2020, 12:35 PM

would that work with EU pedestrian impact requirements?

F32Fleet · 06-19-2020, 12:44 PM

With EU pedestrian impact regulations I doubt it's even possible to bring one which is as large as what we see on the E24.

BTW..The F3X cars have a very slight shark nose.

The Choosey begger · 06-19-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

With EU pedestrian impact regulations I doubt it's even possible to bring one which is as large as what we see on the E24.

BTW..The F3X cars have a very slight shark nose.

Kinda like the big griils are for cooling! Lol

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-19-2020, 09:40 PM

I can't believe I'm saying this but....yes. That looks a ton better than monstrosity that is the 4 series grille.

thez99 · 06-20-2020, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mani59

In my opinion, the thing is that today's BMWs are very much "look at me" (which I guess is what the market wants?) whereas back in the Shark Nose era, the design was superbly elegant yet sporty.

I mean this is just stunning in every area:

That is so fucking sex

xlover · 06-21-2020, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

I can't believe I'm saying this but....yes. That looks a ton better than monstrosity that is the 4 series grille.

??? The new 4 has a shark nose.... like the design or not in profile its a shark nose

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