The company’s first production car, the Ascari Ecosse, arrived three years later in 1998 ... in the E39 (third-generation) M5, as well as the Z8 roadster. It was notable in BMW’s history ...

The mid-level sedan in the BMW line-up, the 5 Series receives a diverse appeal from luxury car customers. Based on the E39 platform in 1998, the BMW 5 Series was offered as the 528i model with a ...