# Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/425565/Jeff-Koons-Designed-BMW-Steers-Into-The-Auction-Block/) & [bringatrailer](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2023-bmw-m850i-xdrive-2/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  Iconic American pop artist Jeff Koons was tapped by the BMW team to help design the 850i xDrive Gran Coupe. The car is detailed with bright pops of color and elements that are inspired by the look of comic book art. There were only 99 cars made during the release and now, one of the cars is being held at the auction by Bring A Trailer. Visually, it is detailed with 11 bright tones with geometric patterns throughout the contours of the vehicle. The car takes about 285 hours to be treated with the look. Some of the defining details include the POP! bubble symbol and 'vapor thrust' images to show off the car's agility. Image Credit: Bring A Trailer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Artist-inspired Design:** Incorporate elements of pop art into product design to create visually striking and vibrant aesthetics. - **Limited Edition Luxury Cars:** Produce a limited number of exclusive, artist-designed automobiles to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Geometric Patterns in Automotive Design:** Integrate bold geometric patterns into car exteriors for a visually distinctive and dynamic appearance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Explore collaboration opportunities between artists and luxury automobile brands to create unique, limited edition vehicles. - **Collectibles and Auctions:** Organize auctions for rare and artist-designed cars to attract collectors and enthusiasts. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Incorporate artistic elements and vibrant color schemes into car design to enhance aesthetics and appeal to a broader consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md) - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [Art-Transformed Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md)