Wilhelm Hofmeister (automobile designer)
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Wilhelm Hofmeister was the BMW
design chief from 1955 to 1970.
The Hofmeister kink
is named after him. Hofmeister's successor at BMW was Paul Bracq
.
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
design chief from 1955 to 1970.
The Hofmeister kink
Hofmeister kink
The Hofmeister kink is an automobile design feature seen on modern BMWs. It is a low forward bend in the C-pillar of the car, which is the piece of metal that separates the rear side windows from the rear glass...
is named after him. Hofmeister's successor at BMW was Paul Bracq
Paul Bracq
Paul Bracq is an automotive designer noted for his work at Citroën, Peugeot, and Mercedes-Benz.Bracq's career began in the design studio of Philippe Charbonneaux, where he served as Charbonneaux' assistant in 1953 and 1954...
.
External links
- BMW Designers An overview of automotive designers working for BMW.