Christopher Edward Bangle is an American automobile designer and the Chief of Design for BMW Group, responsible for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce motor cars.
Bangle started his career at Opel. The first work that he designed is the interior of the Junior concept car. He later moved to Fiat and worked as a chief designer of the Fiat Coupe.
He became the first American chief of design of BMW in 1992, where he designed the Z9 Gran Turismo concept car. His styling themes marked controversial to the transportation design's world. Since then, Bangle and his designs have had a polarizing effect.
Bangle's designs are incorporated in the entire BMW lineup, including the 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 series as well as the X5 SUV platforms E81 / E82 / E87 / E88, E90 / E91 / E92 / E93, E60 / E61, E63 / E64 ,E65 / E66 and E53 respectivley. The designs have caused widespread controversy and have divided BMW enthusiasts who either love them or hate them. His designs have also influenced other car makers.
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his is serious with it.... love how the headlights open up
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