A new limited edition of the BMW M3 coupe and convertible announced for the United Kingdom, limited to 500 units.

The appropriately named Limited Edition 500 M3 will be available in Imola Red, Mineral White or Santorini Blue, kinda reflecting the Union Jack colors. Each car also sports an edition designation laser cut into the trim inlay on the dashboard.

Other visual features setting this M3 LE apart from the normal models include kidney grille surround, side gills and twin double exhaust pipes finished in dark chrome, and 19-inch high-gloss black light-alloy wheels.

Inside the cabin, this limited series comes with sports seats and door panels garnished with Novillo leather and contrast stitching. This stitching complements the exterior colour of the car; Imola Red cars feature Black leather with Mugello Red stitching, Mineral White cars feature Fox Red leather with Black Stitching, and those cars finished in Santorini Blue feature Black leather with Tobago Blue stitching.

The LE 500 M3 has the same 420-hp V8 engine and either six-speed manual or seven-speed M DCT transmission as the normal cars, but it comes with over £4,000 worth of additional equipment included for only £1,000 on top of the standard M3. Here’s the prices and specs: