E65 7 SERIES (2001-2008)
f all the Chris Bangle era BMWs, the E65 generation 7 Series was perhaps the most controversially received. That’s because it debuted Bangle’s ‘flame surfacing’ design language (some nicknamed it the ‘Bangle Butt’), and yet it was largely penned by Dutch designer Adrian van Hooydonk. Not only was it a styling revolution, but it boasted technological innovation too – introducing BMW’s all-new iDrive infotainment system. A facelift in 2005 toned down the styling somewhat, but whichever version you
