Two iconic BMW M legends go head-to-head in this quarter-mile drag race! Watch the V8-powered M5 E39 take on the lightweight ...

BMW M5 in rare LeMans Blue with matching blue interior, a well-maintained driver’s car with 99,640 miles, features extensive ...

Right now, there’s a 2000 BMW M5—the coveted E39 generation—for sale at a BMW dealership in Naperville, Illinois with only 633 original miles on it. Oh, and it’s Dakar Yellow over black.

Linked to a six-speed manual, the W10 makes 480 horsepower and 436 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. For context, a stock E39-gen M5 uses a 4.9-liter V8 that produces 394 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque ...

The E39 M5 I took a ride in comes from an era when BMW was at its best and most sophisticated. The guy who owns this art piece is called George, but friends and family know him as Gogu.

Ask any BMW fan what their favorite M5 is, and chances are they will tell you the E39.It comes from an era in which BMW’s performance cars were not only fast, safe and engaging to drive, but ...

From the July 2013 issue of Car and Driver. When it was unleashed upon the world, the $73,874 V-8–powered 2000 BMW M5 was immediately and universally hailed as the apex of the 1997–2003 E39 ...

Under the hood of the E39, you’ll find a 4.9-liter V8 based on the 5.4-liter unit of the 540i. The first road-going V8 designed by BMW Motorsport GmbH is also shared with the Z8 roadster and ...

But nearly 20 years ago, BMW nailed the formula with their E39 M5 (1998-2003), the reigning king of all M5s. It is a car praised for its power, performance, balance, tractability and design. Amongst ...

The CT5-V Blackwing shows just how much the sport-sedan game has changed since the E39 M5. In its day, the BMW was a big four-door that rivaled Chevrolet Corvettes and Porsche 911s.

BMW Never Made An M5 E39 Touring, So This Guy Did It For You. ... However, the previous owner had it outfitted with the bodywork, interior, and most importantly, the drivetrain of an E39 M5.

Arguably the most notable and ubiquitous iteration of any M car ever is the universally praised '00-'03 E39 BMW M5. The car you're looking at has room for 5 adults, ...