BMW M4 Convertible '30 Jahre Edition'
Yes, we really have had three decades of M3 drop-tops - BMW is in the mood to celebrate
Nevertheless, 2018 marks 30 years of BMW selling to the world convertible versions of every M3 and M4 yet produced. Ergo like the saloon, it is drawing attention to the occasion with a 30 Jahre Edition. Like you all dressed up for your 30th birthday night out, it's fundamentally the same thing as everyone is used to, but more expensive and jazzier than usual.
What's new for the 30 Jahre, then, is mostly cosmetic. Colour choice is limited to a pair of heritage colours, Macau Blue evoking the E30 and Mandarin II reminiscent of the E36's Dakar Yellow. The interior continues the colour scheme established outside, so perhaps yellow isn't the best idea after all.
'30 Jahre Edition' features on the headrests and the door sills, with a limited edition plaque - just 300 of these M4s will be made - emblazoned on the passenger side of the dash. Because limited editions must feature plaques, right?
Finally, should the 30 Jahre be the car that's reminded you an M4 Convertible is what you really want, early cars are now available from £35k. Competition Pack cars begin at £45,000 and, for something really odd, this Comp Pack with a manual gearbox is £47,000...
For road use I'd always go for the convertible version of a sports car. I prefer the heightened exposure to the elements which just makes the drive feel like more of an event. I accept that there might be some compromise to chassis rigidity but for road use I couldn't care less.
Also I don't think Yellow is available in the UK
"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."
Also not sure why Pistonheads say they don't have the price and availability
Limited to 30 units in the UK. • On sale from February 2018 and priced £76,675 OTR.
I'm sure the roof joints just draw my eyes to the area and spoils the "visual flow" of the car
We've been beaten to it, but just to say there's now a UK release for the 30 Jahre (the story was written off the international) which says that there will be 30 cars and they will cost £76,675. Colours are Frozen Dark Grey and Macau Blue. Apologies for any confusion!
Cheers,
Matt
I'm sure the roof joints just draw my eyes to the area and spoils the "visual flow" of the car
The coupe is so much nicer
I'm sure the roof joints just draw my eyes to the area and spoils the "visual flow" of the car
The coupe is so much nicer
I think they actually did a decent job - and whilst it may not look as rakish as the coupe - it was always going to have to be a bit of a compromise - it still looks better than a big expanse of folded fabric IMHO anyway.
Maybe I'm biased as I have an E93 cabrio - but you do get 2 cars in one - roof up its as refined as the normal coupe - but roof down in summer is quite special.
I'm sure the roof joints just draw my eyes to the area and spoils the "visual flow" of the car
The coupe is so much nicer
I think they actually did a decent job - and whilst it may not look as rakish as the coupe - it was always going to have to be a bit of a compromise - it still looks better than a big expanse of folded fabric IMHO anyway.
Maybe I'm biased as I have an E93 cabrio - but you do get 2 cars in one - roof up its as refined as the normal coupe - but roof down in summer is quite special.
I'm sure the roof joints just draw my eyes to the area and spoils the "visual flow" of the car
I'd still choose to go topless though. Best driving experience, especially in modern cars with 6ft thick pillars all around blocking most of your views.
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