There are very few automotive manufacturers that, through decades of history, have managed to preserve some core, instantly recognizable styling details. BMW and their kidney grille are certainly one of the best examples in this respect, with the famous design element being in use since 1933.
Most BMW cars produced in the company’s history have worn the two-piece radiator grille as a clear and proud indication of the vehicle’s roots and branding. Nevertheless, the kidneys are now forever and for all associated with the Bavarian company. And what makes them so special is the diversity of shapes and forms in which it comes, not to mention the various functionalities it employed through time on various models. That pretty much explains everything about how BMW managed to reinvent, transform and evolve what initially looked as a simple design element.
Doug DeMuro Tests the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT: “It Is Quite Impressive” 15 Mar 2021, 19:12 UTC ·
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Roughly two years after Porsche revealed the Taycan at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi has taken the veils off the e-tron GT. A high-performance sedan with coupe-like styling and e-AWD made possible by two e-motors, the newcomer has rightfully impressed Doug DeMuro. 143 photos
First things first, the automotive vlogger believes that Audi’s interpretation of the Taycan
“looks a little better. I really think this has a nice, simple, clean, performance-car look. Frankly, it looks good from just about every angle.” It may be very pleasing to the eye and very different compared to the Porker, but describing the e-tron GT as clean is a huge overstatement.
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