A BMW E39 M5 suffered a sudden tire explosion while driving at speeds above 250 km/h. This video shows the exact moment of the blowout, the driver's emergency response, and the dangers of high-speed ...

Speaking of the firepower, the M5 E39 used the brand’s S62 V8 lump, with a 4.9-liter displacement, which pumped out 400 PS (394 HP / 294 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque at ...

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 latest-generation M5 is an absolute beast thanks to its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. However, it is not the current car that is the subject of this review but the E39 that was ...

The BMW E39 M5 is powered by a thumping naturally-aspirated V8 under the hood, displacing 4.9 liters and producing 394 hp at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque at 3,800 rpm.

The E39 was famously the first V8 M car, and one of only two models to keep turbos out of the equation. The four exhaust tips became a true-M calling card, letting folks know that yes, this is the ...

In this video, we take on one of the most satisfying detailing projects yet: the legendary BMW E39 M5. This iconic M5 rolled into our shop for a full detailing treatment, and we didn’t hold back.

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.

This review of a 1999 BMW M5 is the. ... One of those cars is the 1999-2003 BMW M5, also known as the E39. It wasn’t the first M5, but it’s perhaps the one that best defines what an M5 is.

2000 BMW E39 M5. LayoutLongitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive. Engine. 4.9-liter V8, dohc, 32-valve. ESS Tuning supercharger (VT550), Supersprint headers, Kelleners race exhaust.

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