Jeff Koons Bmw M3 Gt2

An in-depth historical and technical appraisal of BMW's 17th Art Car: the E92 M3 GT2 by Jeff Koons in 2010. This BMW M3 GT2 was aesthetically reworked by the US artist Jeff Koons and is the latest model in the BMW Art Cars series. The BMW M3 GT2 by Jeff Koons entered in the LMGT2 class at the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans was another flamboyant example of Pop Art in the Art Car series.

Designed as an expression of speed, power and movement, it turned heads on track before its race was ended prematurely. Merging Art and Motorsports A contemporary art icon known for his larger-than-life sculptures and vibrant aesthetic, Jeff Koons was the visionary behind the 2010 BMW M3 GT2 Art Car. Inspired by speed, power and the thrill of racing, Koons wanted to capture the intensity of competition with an explosion of color and dynamic stripes.

In 2010 BMW created an event at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by showing an M3 GT2 decorated by American artist Jeff Koons. This "Art car" was then exhibited in Paris, in the reception hall of the Center Pompidou. BMW has a 35 year long tradition of creating unique art cars, this year Jeff Koons painted the BMW M3 GT2 that raced at 24 hours of Le Mans.

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BMW brought a tradition back to life when it lined up at the 78th staging of the Le Mans 24 Hours 2010 with an elaborately designed Art Car. American artist Jeff Koons' BMW M3 GT2 Art Car really caught the eye in France. Derived from the BMW M3 high-performance sports car, the BMW M3 GT2 boasts a 4.0-liter V8 engine with a maximum output of 500 bhp, an upgraded chassis, racing-caliber brakes, and extensive use of lightweight materials.

Able to reach 100 mph in 3.4 seconds, the BMW M3 GT2 is rapidly emerging as a real first year contender at this year's event. The BMW M3 GT2 created by Jeff Koons was the 17th Art Car in the impressive list of BMW Art Cars. In a nod to tradition, the world premiere and signing of his car took place at Paris' Centre Pompidou on June 1, 2010, just as Roy Lichtenstein did in 1977.