I urge any readers to think of a time when they heard an E39 540i drive by that ... idle sounds perfectly fine. The BMW M5, in order to make room for its dual exhaust, doesn't have a spare tire.

Two BMW legends go head-to-head in this 1/4 mile (Viertelmeile) drag race: the V8-powered M5 E39 vs the iconic high-revving ...

The E39 remains one of the best-looking BMW 5 Series ever ... as well as a new exhaust system, all of which came from AC Schnitzer. This model is a 540i, so you probably already suspect what ...

Many enthusiasts consider the E39-generation BMW M5 the best-driving four-door ... An evolution of the M62 engine found in the 540i, it made 394 horsepower at 6600 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque ...

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 BMW ... intake and exhaust cam timing.

The E39-generation M5 is regarded as one of the best driver's sedans on the planet. With the age of turbocharging an electrification upon us, this vintage M5's naturally aspirated V8 and available ...

No. But nearly 20 years ago, BMW nailed the formula with their E39 M5 (1998-2003), the reigning king of all ... on each cylinder and variable valve timing so both intake and exhaust cams possess ...

Mint condition, low-mileage BMW E39 M5s can go for close to $60,000. This 540i M-Sport only has 2,000 miles on the clock and currently sits at $38,000. The M5 does command a higher price for a reason: ...

Two legendary BMW M cars go head-to-head in this thrilling ¼-mile (Viertelmeile) drag race. The high-revving 4.0L V8 of the BMW M3 E92 takes on the torque-heavy 5.0L V8 of the BMW M5 E39 in a classic ...