A Great Write Up About The E39 M5 And Its Origins
The Reveuro web site features some great info about the BMW M5 on the page below. It traces the evolution of the M5 series from the hand built E34 M5, to the first V8 powered E39 M5 up to the E60 M5. This is a well written page with a lot of information, pictures and some vids about the M5 Series.
Breaking away from tradition, BMW introduced the E39 M5 in the 1998 Geneva Motor motor show. Touted as the first V8 powered M5, its engine is derived from the 540i’s B62 with more than 4900cc. It produces 394hp to 400hp.
However, the true racing engine, with its understated look and brutal power traditions were continued in the E39 M5. The feel is that of an American muscle car with monster torque in my opinion. It has eight individual throttle bodies, double vanos that ensures variable valve timing, drive by wire and a g sensitive semi dry sump oil system. These features make sure that even at high lateral acceleration, the engine still gets enough oil for each of its 8 cylinders. In addition, M Driving Dynamics control and a sport mode button was introduced, which allows the car to change its throttle and steering response in an instant.
Luxury features were also added to the E39 M5 such as the alcantara headliner (which I LOVE! 
), full stitched leather interior, optional brushed chrome /aluminum trim (not as durable as the e60 m5 interior’s brushed aluminum mind you), heated power seats, PDC parking distance control and many more options.
Buyer’s Guide went on to enumerate the reasons why they think the E39 M5 is the best power sedan of its time. And if you want to buy a used car, it is recommended here to have the vehicle checked by a BMW technician. Sometimes we hear about a failing vanos system in the car but personally though, this writer never ran into serious issues with the E39 M5 – something I discuss in details inside the M5 Video Guide, which is a video based E39 M5 Buyers Guide.
Read on at the following site: http://www.reveuro.com/buyers_guide/bmw/mcars/m5.html
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