7 Series
There are few people that like the pre-LCI BMW ‘E65’ 7 Series. When the Chris Bangle-led design team at BMW replaced the E38 7 Series—arguably the best looking sedan in the brand’s history—with the E65,…
Nico DeMattia / June 20, 2023
BMW Z4
BMW’s Bangle era is probably its most famous—or infamous—era of design. While most BMW enthusiasts have softened on their Bangle stances, his time as BMW’s design boss is a controversial one. Admittedly, as design boss…
Nico DeMattia / June 3, 2023
3 Series
BMW designers are currently under fire for the new grille design of the BMW M3 and M4, as well as the 4 Series, i4 and iX. This new massive grille design is the most controversial…
Nico DeMattia / March 4, 2021
Podcast
In the words of the great David Letterman, my next guest truly needs no introduction. I’m going to give him one anyway. Chris Bangle, longtime head of BMW design and one of the most famous…
Nico DeMattia / September 30, 2020
Interesting
Chris Bangle Reveals the Truth of the E60 5 Series Design
by Nico DeMattia / Date: September 26, 2020
4 Series
When Chris Bangle became the head of design for BMW, he and his team did a lot of good work. The E46 BMW 3 Series is still among the most handsome BMW sedan/coupes ever made…
Nico DeMattia / July 3, 2020
Interesting
The name Chris Bangle is met with mixed reactions among BMW enthusiasts. Some feel that some of his designs ruined many of the BMWs that they loved, such as the E60-generation 5 Series and the…
Nico DeMattia / January 15, 2018
Interesting
When the E60-generation BMW 5 Series first debuted, it gained the infamous “Bangle Butt” title for its design. Named after its designer, Chris Bangle, the butt on an E60 5 Series is basically just a…
Nico DeMattia / November 30, 2017
Interesting
If you’re well-versed in BMW’s history, the name “Chris Bangle” is certainly one you’re aware of. For better or worse, Bangle is well known by almost all BMW fans. He’s the man most famously responsible…
Nico DeMattia / September 17, 2017
3 Series
If you’re a fan of the blue and white roundel, then it’s likely you know of the name Chris Bangle. You may have even heard the expression “Bangle Butt”. If not, Chris Bangle was the head designer…
Nico DeMattia / August 16, 2016
Videos
This video shows Chris Bangle talking passionately about design, what drives design and showcasing him as an innovator who tried to create new, fresh, technologically advanced designs
Nico DeMattia / January 22, 2015