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Jason · 08-22-2012, 01:41 AM

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Laguna Seca: 2013 7 Series LCI Debut (Photos)

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We have been attending BMW's track press launch of the 2013 7 Series LCI (facelift), 2013 M6 coupe, 2013 M5 sedan, and Alpina B7 being held at the Laguna Seca raceway in Monterey, CA. We'll be sharing our thoughts soon on some of these cars, but in the meantime, enjoy some photos of the 7 Series LCI from Laguna Seca and also its preview from a recent BMW event in Santa Barbara, CA.

For full information and more media of the 2013 7 Series LCI, see our Official 2013 7 Series LCI Thread.

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335ifanatic · 08-22-2012, 03:32 AM

Not really feeling the front bumper, it reminds me of the previous 5 series and wtf is up with that ugly chrome strip on the rear bumper?? I guess it's a good marketing move because more people will fork out money for the m sport package.

Raja Ventureshield · 08-22-2012, 07:27 AM

i like the new 7 series. mmm.

Dackelone · 08-22-2012, 08:09 AM

Not feeling that chrome strip on the rear bumper either. I do like the "air curtain" front end and those LED headlights. First that I have seen on a 7er. Did the grills get a lot larger? Looks like it.

Diver · 08-22-2012, 08:44 AM

I like it. It's the right size for a luxury car.

SCBimmerKid · 08-22-2012, 08:52 AM

I wish they would have done more with the interior and rear. The new headlights look fantastic, but I like drastic

Lemon Jelly M3 · 08-22-2012, 08:52 AM

Nothing to like about. doesnt look like a facelift to me,more like an update

宝马.e90 · 08-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Not feeling the headlights, why did BMW have to make it look droopy?

ATX78703 · 08-22-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemon Jelly M3

Nothing to like about. doesnt look like a facelift to me,more like an update

facelift = update, not redesign

jlstyle · 08-22-2012, 11:36 AM

Something changed?

Rich@GTBPerformance · 08-22-2012, 03:04 PM

Digging those headlights, but agree on the Chrome strip. What's the deal?

Sedan_Clan · 08-22-2012, 03:57 PM

M-pkg 7's are the business.

hoonix · 08-22-2012, 04:31 PM

can anybody explain to me why all the models get such cool headlights, while the 3 series gets this shitty connected-to-grille style?!

i LOVED the m3 camo pics, where the grilles didn't connect...really

do you guys think there will be any chance the 4 series could get different headlights?

335ifanatic · 08-22-2012, 05:37 PM

The best BMW headlamps right now are on the 6er, the new LED headlamps on the 7 are cool but they don't flow with the front end or the rest of the car imo. Looks like BMW just slapped on bits and pieces and called it a day. That been said, I do like the standard non-LED headlamps that now come with the 7 because you don't get the piss yellow angel eyes.

georgere · 08-22-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

Not really feeling the front bumper, it reminds me of the previous 5 series and wtf is up with that ugly chrome strip on the rear bumper?? I guess it's a good marketing move because more people will fork out money for the m sport package.

+1
Also, it's not that much different from pre-lci. And that chrome bumper strip is auto body shops to make more money on fender bender jobs....

misterbeemer · 08-22-2012, 06:30 PM

Not really liking the new headlights. Too busy and they look droopy with something like eye drops collected at the bottom. Plus too much chrome everywhere.

bmwdinamo · 08-22-2012, 07:47 PM

Love the updated 7. Looks smaller and faster. Also it's a better deal when comparing a 640i gc to 740i.

daydaychu · 08-23-2012, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

Not really feeling the front bumper, it reminds me of the previous 5 series and wtf is up with that ugly chrome strip on the rear bumper?? I guess it's a good marketing move because more people will fork out money for the m sport package.

I think BMW adds more chrome in their design especially for Chinese market. Chinese loves chrome.

CoolDude196 · 08-23-2012, 07:37 AM

Stunning

Max7SD · 08-23-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daydaychu

I think BMW adds more chrome in their design especially for Chinese market. Chinese loves chrome.

Not the Chinese market.... The Russian market!!!! They chrome wrap everything there... I was in Moscow a few weeks back and saw 4 chrome wrap BMWs... One being an E46 316i and an X5.... Nasty and so wrong.

tonkatsu2011 · 08-23-2012, 11:19 AM

Just saw a white one this morning. I'm diggin those led's

E92Mx · 08-23-2012, 12:34 PM

Nothing special !! ...

08-22-2012, 01:41 AM	#1
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08-22-2012, 03:32 AM	#2
335ifanatic Captain Drives: 11' 750i, 10' Audi A5 2.0T Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 979 iTrader: (1)	Not really feeling the front bumper, it reminds me of the previous 5 series and wtf is up with that ugly chrome strip on the rear bumper?? I guess it's a good marketing move because more people will fork out money for the m sport package. __________________

08-22-2012, 08:09 AM	#4
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08-22-2012, 08:44 AM	#5
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08-22-2012, 07:27 AM	#3
Raja Ventureshield Brigadier General Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,543 iTrader: (6)	i like the new 7 series. mmm.

08-22-2012, 08:52 AM	#7
Lemon Jelly M3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90,ZCP,6MT) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 451 iTrader: (0)	Nothing to like about. doesnt look like a facelift to me,more like an update

08-22-2012, 09:33 AM	#8
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,246 iTrader: (0)	Not feeling the headlights, why did BMW have to make it look droopy?

08-22-2012, 11:36 AM	#10
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08-22-2012, 03:04 PM	#11
Rich@GTBPerformance Bimmerpost Gold Supporting Vendor Drives: A hard bargain Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,423 iTrader: (4)	Digging those headlights, but agree on the Chrome strip. What's the deal? __________________ Your Home For Premium BMW Aftermarket Parts www.gtbperformance.com \| sales@gtbperformance.com \| Facebook \| 973 429 2839

08-22-2012, 03:57 PM	#12
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08-22-2012, 04:31 PM	#13
hoonix New Member Drives: 318i E90 LCI 2011 MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austria, Burgenland Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	can anybody explain to me why all the models get such cool headlights, while the 3 series gets this shitty connected-to-grille style?! i LOVED the m3 camo pics, where the grilles didn't connect...really do you guys think there will be any chance the 4 series could get different headlights?

08-22-2012, 05:37 PM	#14
335ifanatic Captain Drives: 11' 750i, 10' Audi A5 2.0T Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 979 iTrader: (1)	The best BMW headlamps right now are on the 6er, the new LED headlamps on the 7 are cool but they don't flow with the front end or the rest of the car imo. Looks like BMW just slapped on bits and pieces and called it a day. That been said, I do like the standard non-LED headlamps that now come with the 7 because you don't get the piss yellow angel eyes. __________________

08-22-2012, 06:30 PM	#16
misterbeemer Private First Class Drives: E92, E46 M3, E39 M5, 760Li Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 132 iTrader: (0)	Not really liking the new headlights. Too busy and they look droopy with something like eye drops collected at the bottom. Plus too much chrome everywhere.

08-22-2012, 07:47 PM	#17
bmwdinamo NEW Drives: RSX TypeS, G35 sedan, X5 4.8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Love the updated 7. Looks smaller and faster. Also it's a better deal when comparing a 640i gc to 740i.

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08-23-2012, 11:19 AM	#21
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08-23-2012, 12:34 PM	#22
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