Hofmeister kink
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The Hofmeister kink (sometimes also translated Hofmeister kick, German: Hofmeisterknick) is an automobile design feature seen on modern BMWs. 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 rear glass. The kink first appeared on the 1961 BMW 1500 and was named after then-BMW director of design, Wilhelm Hofmeister.
Note that this design appeared on cars long before 1961. For example, the 1951 Kaiser shows a considerable "Hofmeister kink" in its design.
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