These wild looking paint schemes are the work of famed artist Futura 2000. Never heard of him? You're not the only one. Nevertheless, his latest collaboration with BMW will result in three unique BMW M2 Competition models, the first of which debuted to the public at the second Frieze Los Angeles. The hand-painted car makes the potent M2 Competition appear even more menacing with its cutting blade silhouettes and lightning design branching over and around the car.
A limited production version will be recognisable by unique paintwork on the front and rear bumpers and side sills, in addition to 19-inch jet black alloy wheels. On the inside, the cabin will feature trim strips that the artist individually created ensuring that no two will be exactly the same. The M sports seats come finished with a Dakota leather upholstery in black and ivory white including contrast stitching in an unusual polar blue. The Alcantara leather sports steering wheel includes a grey 12 o'clock marker and along the door sills is the individual number of its the limited production run.
The latest in a long list of BMW Art Cars
Speaking at the reveal on the cars, Markus Flasch, CEO BMW M GmbH, said: "The BMW M2 Competition is dynamic, extroverted and, to a certain degree, pleasantly provocative. I consider it a great honour to be able to add a special touch to this vehicle. We are very proud of having been able to gain such an internationally well-known artist as FUTURA 2000 for the collaboration on the three unique one-offs of the BMW M2 Competition. I'm already looking forward very much to seeing how he transforms our M2 into the edition intended for our customers. With his unique, constructive and rebellious style, Futura is perfectly suited to a young and wild automobile such as the BMW M2 Competition."