IT'S thirty years since BMW complemented its M model range for the first time with an open-top high-performance vehicle.

Just in time for the summer of 1988, the BMW M3 Convertible offered motorsport fans the possibility to enjoy the fascination of an open topped sports car designed for everyday use, but with racetrack-proven engine and suspension technology.

The current successor, the BMW M4 Convertible, is the latest interpretation of this vehicle concept and is now on sale in the UK with a limited edition of just 30 units and costing from £76,675.

This model builds on the M Competition Package available for the BMW M4 Convertible.

The open-top four-seater has a maximum output of 450bhp, an M exhaust system, adaptive M suspension with specific sport mode and a sports configuration of the stability control system DSC and the Active M differential.

With a choice of two body colours for the BMW M4 Convertible Edition 30 Jahre - the Macao blue metallic pays tribute to the open-top high-performance car's debut over three decades ago and the frozen dark grey metallic boasts a rich sporting heritage and is available exclusively in the UK.

Other standard features include BMW individual high gloss shadow line trims for the BMW kidney grille surround, M side grilles and the forged M light alloys boasting a star-spoke design. The 20-inch wheels come in orbit grey matt.

On the inside the M4 Convertible has Merino full leather trim, the colour scheme of which matches the chosen body paintwork.