BMW will celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the debut of its two-door convertible M3 by creating 300 convertible M4 30 Jahre Editions.

Though wearing a different badge, the link is more a spiritual connection, as the M3 no longer sports two doors.

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With the same 331kW/550Nm 3.0-litre straight six as the M4 Competition, the limited edition is mechanically no different from other drop-top M4s, but its visual and interior changes set it apart.

Secondly, a vibrant yellow ‘Mandarin II’, is a reference to Dakar Yellow, a colour available for the second generation of the BMW M3 Convertible.

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A spokesperson told MOTOR to expect the M4 Convertible 30 Years to be available in the second half of 2018.

Pricing is as yet unknown, though an estimate of around $175,000 is where we think the 30 Jahre should sit.