A test of Car wits. . . Maybe just useless info we have that will never use elsewhere

[///M-Spec]

I have to admit I really like BMW's new styling direction.

But the styling cue has a name ... what is it called?


///M-Spec

 

[Mike Rotch]

Originally posted by ///M-Spec
I have to admit I really like BMW's new styling direction.

But the styling cue has a name ... what is it called?


///M-Spec

Psycho-Freudian-Go-nuts-With-A-Chainsaw Deco Design??


PS that Jeopardy question doesnt count give us a real slapper

 

[///M-Spec]

Originally posted by Mike Rotch
Psycho-Freudian-Go-nuts-With-A-Chainsaw Deco Design??


PS that Jeopardy question doesnt count give us a real slapper

Bah. If you knew about the M-Technic cars but don't know about the C-pillar kick, then I don't think anyone here will get it.

The styling cue is called "Hoffmeister's kink", named for the designer that penned it.

Fine, then. Next question... also about BMWs.

<drum rolls>

In 1995, the United States got a very special version of the M3, aimed at the club racer or track hobbist. What was this car called, what was special about the motor in this car and what aerodynamic parts did it share with another special edition M3 that was Euro-only?


///M-Spec

 

[GilesGuthrie]

Originally posted by ///M-Spec
Bah. If you knew about the M-Technic cars but don't know about the C-pillar kick, then I don't think anyone here will get it.

The styling cue is called "Hoffmeister's kink", named for the designer that penned it.

Hmm. I always thought it was known as "The Hockey Stick", after how it looks...

 

[///M-Spec]

Originally posted by GilesGuthrie
Hmm. I always thought it was known as "The Hockey Stick", after how it looks...

Perhaps that's an alternate name in some circles, but I've never heard of it. "Hoffmeister's kink" is the one most journalists and trade rags use.


///M-Spec


EDIT: Have no idea why I put "most" rather than "some".

 

[mr_pushrod]

Lol, same difference!

 

[Mike Rotch]

Originally posted by ///M-Spec
Bah. If you knew about the M-Technic cars but don't know about the C-pillar kick, then I don't think anyone here will get it.

The styling cue is called "Hoffmeister's kink", named for the designer that penned it.

Fine, then. Next question... also about BMWs.

<drum rolls>

In 1995, the United States got a very special version of the M3, aimed at the club racer or track hobbist. What was this car called, what was special about the motor in this car and what aerodynamic parts did it share with another special edition M3 that was Euro-only?


///M-Spec

My bad. I didnt catch that you wanted the actual name.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

Originally posted by mr_pushrod
Very kind of you Bengee, lol. Looks like Giles' go then!

Gah! Missed my turn! I'll have to come up with a fiendish one next time around

 

[miniMADness]

ok, seeing how no-one, has posted here in ages, i thought id revive the thread. Ok, my question, In what UK TV series did the main character drive a Reliant Regal