The BMW 3 series has been around for over 40 years and has been the benchmark of many car classes for most of that time. During that time, it has seen itself in many forms and able to perform many duties. Whether it's stomping the pavement and crushing the competition in its M3 guise to being the perfect family car in sedan outfit, the 3 series has remained one of the best driver's cars in the world with its long standing front engine rear-wheel drive setup.

The car has grown as the years have passed and brought with them new regulations, technologies, and customer demands. Watch below to see how these changes have impacted one of the world's favorite cars.