About Wilhelm Hofmeister
Lived 1912 – 1978 (aged 65–66). Wilhelm Hofmeister was a German designer and engineer.
Wilhelm Hofmeister (1912–1978) was the BMW design chief from 1955 to 1970.
Trained as an engineer at the Hamburg Wagenbauschule, he was more a skillful manager than a stylist. He is credited with the design of the BMW New Class and the Hofmeister kink is named after him.
Hofmeister's predecessor at BMW was Peter Szymanowski and his successor was Paul Bracq.
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Who was Wilhelm Hofmeister?
German automobile designer
When was Wilhelm Hofmeister born?
Wilhelm Hofmeister was born in 1912 in Stadthagen.
When did Wilhelm Hofmeister die?
Wilhelm Hofmeister died in 1978.
What was Wilhelm Hofmeister's occupation?
Wilhelm Hofmeister was a designer and engineer.
What nationality was Wilhelm Hofmeister?
Wilhelm Hofmeister was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Hofmeister
· DBpedia: Wilhelm Hofmeister (automobile designer)
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