A glance at the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive concept reveals a sleek rounded Batmobile, but you can bet it won’t need a huge red portable Batphone to reach Alfred or Commissioner Gordon.

The roadster showcases how BMW’s existing and future technology could increase the flow of information to the driver from the car itself, the world outside and even the passenger.

To make the invisible virtually visible, a complex light installation traces the path of data exchange. A red light represents the flow of safety information to the driver. Blue light highlights infotainment, green shows the interaction of the vehicle with the world around it, starting and ending with two antennas in place of wing mirrors.

The headlights and rear lights have integrated sensors monitoring the traffic and external environment, and feed information directly to the driver, allowing him to take appropriate action. An advanced heads-up display, similar to BMWs in production, overlays the real view with virtual information, highlighting hazards.

Passengers get their own information display, out of the driver’s vision, allowing them to get information or navigation details and pass them to the driver. (We’re guessing most married couples won’t go for this option.)

BMW chose the two-seat roadster body to get its concept noticed and to emphasize the idea of the people inside being connected with the surroundings. The sliding doors, inspired by the BMW Z1, disappear into the body of the car so the car can be driven with the doors open.

For more details: visionconnecteddrive.de.