If asked to name the most outstanding quality of BMW’s E39 M5, most fans would point to its legendary V8 engine, a high-revving beast of a power plant that cemented this M5 as one of the best sports ...

Explore the engineering decisions and market demands that shaped this iconic sports sedan's powertrain.

Since we got all hyped up yesterday about the incredible prices E39 540i models have today, we started digging a little more to find rare birds in this field. That’s how we stumbled upon one of the ...

Today, the E39-generation BMW M5 is seen as both one of the best M5s ever and as the benchmark that today's best sport sedans are still chasing. Much of that reputation comes from the spectacular S62 ...

The perfect recipe for a sports sedan looks something like this: 300+ horsepower from a naturally aspirated engine, 50/50 weight distribution, excellent steering feel and precision, a rigid chassis, ...

Not every car enthusiast agrees on which BMW M5 generation stands above the rest, but the E39 often takes the crown. Its balanced proportions, naturally aspirated V8, and understated design have ...

If you’re an avid reader of our BMW Blog here on autoevolution, you’re probably tired of the number of times I told you that the E39 M5 is my favorite. I don’t really care though, as that car was ...

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 also ...

Time is quickly running out for bargain hunters.