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	Hofmeister kink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hofmeister kink (sometimes also translated Hofmeister kick, German: Hofmeisterknick) is a design feature on modern BMW automobiles.
		It is a bend in the C-pillar of the car, which is the piece of metal that separates the rear side windows from the back glass.
		The kink first appeared on the 1961 BMW 1500 and was named after then-BMW director of design, Wilhelm Hofmeister.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hofmeister_kink (99 words)

	Javiso Lime Sunday: Hofmeister Kink
		It is such a classy, sophisticated and elegant facet of BMW styling that is rich with charisma and deep in character.
		"Certainly the BMW element with the most unusual name is the Hofmeister kink, the distinctive bend in every BMW's C-pillars (the metal roof supports that separate the rear side windows from the back glass).
		Although it appeared as early as the 1930s, the kink formally debuted with the "New Class" 1500 Sedan at the 1961 Frankfurt auto show and was named after Wilhelm Hofmeister, then director of design for BMW.
	javiso.blogspot.com /2006/01/hofmeister-kink.html (107 words)

	BMW Group Australia Media Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		When the 3 Series arrived, the low waistline and clean, distinctive wedge shape was new, but the traditional “Hofmeister kink” at the base of the C-pillar signalled that this was indeed a BMW.
		BMW designer Wilhelm Hofmeister is credited with first drawing the small forward wedge at the base of the C-pillar in 1960s, a strong design trait of the first 3 Series.
		The "Hofmeister kink", as it was nicknamed, has become a signature design feature of almost all BMWs since.
	www.bmw.com.au /scripts/main.asp?PageID=11708&MediaReleaseID=379&Screen=ShowRelease&WhichPage=1&PageSize=10&SearchText= (1654 words)

	PistonHeads Headlines
		The days of everyone driving ordinary cars must be numbered given the enthusiasm of manufacturers for churning out off roaders, 4x4s, SUVs and all the other butched up nonsense flooding our shores.
		The X3 also has a pronounced "Hofmeister kink" in the rear side windows.
		Straight out of the Ladybird Book of Car Styling, the "Hofmeister kink" is just a shape and not a beer induced act of bizarre sex.
	www.pistonheads.com /news?storyId=6893 (423 words)

	Chris Bangle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although criticized by many, this element has been widely copied and has become a staple of high-end automobile design.
		Despite the general new appearances, however, Bangle has respected several long-standing BMW traditions like the trademark twin-kidney grille, Hofmeister kink and quadruple headlights.
		Proponents of Bangle's designs say that the new design direction represents a move into the future for normally stolidly conservative BMWs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christopher_Bangle (484 words)

	BMW 1 Series - First Sight
		Proportionally the car is clearly rear wheel drive, and this unique attribute in this class will be key to its appeal.The five door is on the hatchback side of being an estate and this careful balance enables it to compete with hatchbacks whilst retaining the appeal and status of the 'lifestyle estate'.
		Classic BMW design cues such as the ‘Hofmeister kink’ in the DLO and the kidney grille are evolved in a design that also features the flame surfacing now typical of smaller and more sporting orientated BMWs.
		Unlike the 7, 6 and 5 Series cars, the 1 Series does not have indicator lamps shrouding the top of its headlamps, or a bonnet surface that extends over the top of them as previous BMW designs had, which is the reason the car has a slightly startled, wide-eyed appearance.
	www.cardesignnews.com /news/2004/040325bmw-1series (560 words)

	BMW Education: Viewing What's News Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Featuring 4 engines, three gearboxes and rear wheel drive, a combination not found in any of its competitors, the BMW 1 Series makes its entrance in Autumn 2004 and will immediately offer a new benchmark to driving dynamics in its class.
		Although a new car, the Series 1 has the traditional BMW design trademarks - the front kidney grill, double headlamps, and 'Hofmeister kink' on the C-pillar.
		It features a starter button, 50:50 weight distribution and front engine, rear wheel drive set-up, aluminium front axle and five-link rear suspension, ensuring optimum handling and traction.
	www.bmweducation.co.uk /whatsnew/view.asp?docID=148 (141 words)

	Chris Bangle and Hoffmeister Kink? [Archive] - bimmerfest - BMW Forums
		If after again looking at the new car side, you then proceed to empty the contents of your stomach onto the pavement in front of a startled sales person, you will have your answer as to why some believe Mr.
		Secondly, its actually the "Hofmeister" Kink, so named for the chief designer in the 60s:
		09-06-2005, 07:20 PM Secondly, its actually the "Hofmeister" Kink, so named for the chief designer in the 60s:
	www.bmwfanatics.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-110511.html (568 words)

	Racerplanet Network Forums - Jeremy Clarkson reviews BMW 1 Series
		They had a lean-forward shark’s nose, they had the double-kidney grille, they had grey paint and then there was that little kink on the rear pillar.
		It’s called the Hofmeister kink, after the man who invented it, and it gives the car an aggressive, lean-forward stance.
		It may have the double headlamps and the kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink, but viewed as a whole it looks like a van.
	www.racerplanet.com /forum/printthread.php?t=13830&pp=40 (5242 words)

	irishcar.com - News
		As soon as wheel spin threatens, the electro-hydraulic centre coupling transfers power to the axle with greater traction.
		In appearance the BMW X3 combines concave and convex surfaces and has a pronounced "Hofmeister kink" in the rear side windows.
		Flared wheel arches and a striking front end give the newcomer a muscular character.
	irishcar.com /bmwx3180603.htm (231 words)

	:::CARtoday.com::: - News_Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		There is already a waiting list of six months for the 120i, indicating that the subcompact market is set for a major shake-up — as long as BMW can satisfy demand for the car.
		The 1 Series was always intended to have a rear-wheel drive layout and handling characteristics and BMW design trademarks - the front kidney grille, flame-surfaced side panels, multiple-radius double headlamps and 'Hofmeister kink' on the C-pillar.
		BMW Group design chief Chris Bangle recently said that the 1 Series “set out to prove that small cars can be premium cars”.
	www.cartoday.com /content/news/print_pop.asp?id=6356 (454 words)

	1BMW1_JC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		they had grey paint and then there was that little kink on the rear pillar.
		The new Mazda3 Sport is a truly stunning piece of design, but like pylons you see so many you simply don’t notice the grace and cleverness.
		It may have the double headlamps and the kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink, but viewed as a
	www.baileycar.com /BMW_1.html (1311 words)

	Q107 AUTONET - New Used Cars Pickup SUV Truck Service Parts Financing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The X3 combines classic and new BMW design characteristics, along with "characteristic" SUV proportions, the automaker said in a statement.
		Trademark features include the newly interpreted "Hofmeister kink" in the rear side windows, the newly designed double kidney grille, and the headlights and rear lights.
		A long wheelbase with short overhangs, and a sloping roof line express the performance side of the X3's personality.
	www.autonet.ca /Corus/Q107autonet/Magazines/story.cfm?story=/Spotlight/UsedModels/2003/06/18/532092.html (362 words)

	Our worst fears are true!! - an insider speaks out on the new 5 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)
		Even the co-called Hofmeister kink, that unmistakable signature element at the foot of the rear side (C) pillar, has lost its crispness.
		The Hofmeister kink and other elements of the E39 are the reasons it is so beautiful.
		...and the Japanese-looking tail....Even the co-called Hofmeister kink, that unmistakable signature element at the foot of the rear side (C) pillar, has lost its crispness.
	www.m5board.com /vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&postid=153123 (2965 words)

	Wheels Extra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Launched just under a month ago the BMW 1 Series comes with five doors, five engines and three trim levels, but just one aim — to set a new standard for compact hatchbacks through unique BMW design and engineering solutions.
		Unmistakable BMW features such as the double headlights, kidney grille and Hofmeister kink are all present.
		The 1 Series has an air of the BMW Z4 and historic M Roadster about it.
	www.nqsouthern.com /digitalpublication/digitalpublications/index.cfm?dpid=129§ion_id=966 (323 words)

	New Three: every detail - News - Autocar Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		One look will be enough to convince you that this car represents the least extreme iteration of BMW’s present generation of styling created under design boss Chris Bangle.
		The front end, dominated by a new interpretation of the classic kidney grille and round headlamps under clear glass lenses, is pure BMW, as is the prominent swage line running down the sides and the distinctive ‘Hofmeister kink’ incorporated in the base of the C-pillars.
		But instead of the radical surfacing treatment and controversial detailing found on other recent models, the new 3-series boasts an altogether less jarring exterior design with more conventional cues than any of its mainstream siblings.
	www.autocarmagazine.co.uk /news_article.asp?na_id=211654 (1668 words)

	CarNet - It's Your Choice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Place the new 3 Series Sedan next to the outgoing model and there are strong family design traits that provide a visual link between the pair.
		They both share distinct design flourishes including a softly tapered roofline at the rear, the traditional BMW “Hofmeister kink” (a reverse curvature at the bottom of the C-pillar characteristic of all BMW cars), the subtle power bulge of the bonnet and flared wheel arches and indicators that wrap around the front corners of the car.
		As with all 21st Century BMWs, the balance of concave and convex surfaces, coupled with distinct accent lines, maintains a visual interest in the new car’s styling.
	www.car.net.au /carnet/reviews/article.asp?ArticleID=3623 (810 words)

	Welcome To World Of Wheels - Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The modern design language with interacting concave and convex surfaces gives the X3 a youthful and fresh appearance.
		Its unique position within the BMW model series is underlined by a wide range of characteristic features such as the newly interpreted, classic "Hofmeister kink" in the rear side windows, the newly designed double kidney grille, as well as the headlights and rear lights.
		The long wheelbase with short overhangs and the sloping roof line accentuate the dynamic character and performance of this Sports Activity Vehicle right from the start.
	www.wheels.ca /Newsf8e9.php?CD=654&ID=1683 (928 words)

	XTRAMSN: BMW X Lineup Expands
		As per BMW's controversial styling policy, it goes heavy with the interacting concave and convex surfaces.
		Keen-eyed fans will note, too, the newly interpreted "Hofmeister Kink" in the rear side windows and a newly designed double kidney grille.
		At the back, the car reveals a new take on BMW tail lamps.
	xtramsn.co.nz /news/0,,12078-2463262-117_12622_true,00.html (536 words)

	icEaling - Beautiful little baby that's easy to fall in love with.. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		It may be an allnew model in the company's impressive line-up, but the heritage of the marque shines through.
		Classic BMW features such as the double headlights, kidney grille and trademark Hofmeister kink are all present.
		The 1 Series has the air of the BMW Z4 and a historic roadster about it.
	icealing.icnetwork.co.uk /icmotors/reviews/tm_objectid=15937702&method=full&siteid=50102&headline=beautiful-little-baby-that-s-easy-to-fall-in-love-with---name_page.html (456 words)

	What makes a BMW a BMW? - Budds' BMW Oakville & Hamilton
		They continue to symbolize the timelessness of BMW design and engineering.
		Certainly the BMW element with the most unusual name is the Hofmeister kink, the distinctive bend in every BMW’s C-pillars—the metal roof supports that separate the rear side windows from the back glass.
		The four round headlights or "eyes" of the BMW represent one of the most recent BMW design elements.
	www.buddsbmw.com /discover.html (2684 words)

	DTM Power - New e92 Coupe
		06-10-2005 06:06 AM Not a big fan of it, the C-Pillar looks wrong, needs a bigger Hofmeister kink.
		And the doors look wrong, the tops of the doors well, shouldn't be there.
		Not a big fan of it, the C-Pillar looks wrong, needs a bigger Hofmeister kink.
	www.dtmpower.net /forum/printthread.php?t=157875 (405 words)

	AutoSpies.com - Hottest car in Geneva? Part 1
		Plus, if stylists don't copy, explain the Hofmeister kink in the IS and the GS.
		If I must, didn't the Volvo sedans have the deep crease/cut line from the headlights along side to the tail light first like Volvo S80, but the BMW 7 series as well as others in the brand is the biggest copy of that but you'll can't acknowlegde that.
		I concede that there has always been a trend in design for yrs, whether is was the decade where all cars had huge chrome grills, to the era of tail fins, to the boxy era, and on to the androgynous gum-drop shapes of the 90's.
	www.autospies.com /article/index.asp?articleId=4126 (2566 words)

	SaabCentral Forums - Maybe I should be glad the resale value is lousy.. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		That's why you go for the IS. Every few years you're guaranteed a car that looks nothing like its predecessor yet has a little bit of everything from everyone else.
		They've mastered BMW's "hofmeister kink", looks like they're borrowing some Audi rear end styling tips as well.
		If you want to make a driving enthusiast feel like he's in a quality machine, surround him with plastic but shiny "wood" trim and plastic chrome on the gear shift.
	www.saabcentral.com /forums/printthread.php?t=47378 (2140 words)

	2005 BMW X3 Preview - Automobile.com BMW Car Review
		Bangles use of interacting concave and convex surfaces is less dramatic than on the Z4, but still evident in the design language.
		The classic "Hofmeister kink" in the rear quarter windows, an often copied styling treatment, has been given a new twist, kicking up dramatically as it nears the D-pillar.
		A one-piece tailgate looks similar to the X5s split design, but nevertheless should provide easy access to the cargo area.
	car-reviews.automobile.com /BMW/review/2005-bmw-x3-preview/989/1 (458 words)

	2001 BMW 7-Series - The Car Connection
		The newly developed model is said to offer the performance and chassis dynamics to challenge the class-leading S-Class while taking on newcomers like the Volkswagen D1 and Jaguar X350 (the new XJ8), as well as Audi's second-generation A8 - all due on sale within two years.
		The new 7-Series is the first to show the full influence of design boss Chris Bangle, and picks up a number of traditional design cues like the double rounded headlamps, kidney grille, V-shaped hood and "Hofmeister kink" in the C-pillar.
		It's much more rakish than before, with an extended wheelbase, wider tracks and shorter overhangs providing a balanced stance.
	www.thecarconnection.com /Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots/2001_BMW_7-Series.S178.A306.html (870 words)

	BMW X3 (2004-) - 4Car Road Test from Channel 4 - Fact File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		It suits the X3's distinctive and slightly fractured styling well.
		Instead of a gentle dog-leg at the back edge of the rear side window (the BMW motif called the Hofmeister kink after its creator), the X3 kicks up its entire window.
		Somehow, it retains a BMW look in the process.
	www.channel4.com /4car/road-tests/B/bmw/x304-/x304--factfile-2.html (179 words)

	:::CARtoday.com::: - News_Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		But the sophisticated SUV comes with a hefty price tag.
		Interacting concave and convex surfaces, the newly interpreted, classic "Hofmeister kink" in the rear side windows, double kidney grille, as well as the headlights and rear lights show that the X3 has a mixture of X5 styling cues and some unique touches from BMW chief designer Chris Bangle’s design board.
		Also note the X3’s long wheelbase with short overhangs, sloping roofline and the flared wheel arches.
	www.cartoday.com /content/news/print_pop.asp?id=6026 (878 words)

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