GALLERY: See The BMW 3 Series Evolve Over Six Generations, From 1975 to 2015

Courtesy of BMW’s latest photoshoot session with the new 2015 3 Series LCI, they’ve also got together the remaining 3er models, from the first generation E21, to the current-gen F30.

Here’s how the evolution of the benchmark sports sedan has taken shape, from 1975 to this date.

TIP: The gallery below has images that are laid out to show each angle of the car progress through the six generations. Face to face, grille to grille, interior to interior.

Here's a brief look at the contenders:

1^st Generation: E21 (1975)

2^nd Generation: E30 (1982)

3^rd Generation: E36 (1991)

4^th Generation: E46 (1998)

5^th Generation: E90 (2005)

6^th Generation: F30 (2012)

For more details on the current-gen (6^th) F30 3 Series LCI, visit these:

• 2015 BMW 3 Series (F30) Facelift Unveiled In Full Detail: New 3, 4-Cyl Engines Debut
• BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid 330e Coming In 2016, Promises 2.1l/100km, 252hp

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