WHAT: Popular and profitable variants of BMW's most important car are attired in all-new, de-Bangled sheetmetal. The coupe, convertible, and M3 will help the 3-series sedan, which arrives this summer, fend off challengers for the entry-luxury-segment crown. The coupe and convertible will be motivated by the same six-cylinder engines as the sedan, while the M3 will have a 400-hp V-8 under its hood.
WHEN: Coupe, 2006; convertible, 2007; M3, 2007
HIGH HOPES: The 3-series should help placate the BMW faithful who have been whining about Chris Bangle's styling direction.