Designer's Choice
Recent launches, upcoming cars, and concepts that the world's top auto designers are talking about

Hitting the market in March, this dramatic 333- horsepower coupe convertible ripples with a toned-down version of chief designer Chris Bangle's signature "flame surfacing." In a break with BMW's conservative heritage, Bangle and his design teams are combining more sculptured surfaces with sharp edges, creating a melange of convex and concave lines that reflect light and stir emotion.