The BMW M5 E39 arrived at the end of the 1990s with a clarity of purpose that forced the entire performance-sedan class to recalibrate. By combining supercar performance with a restrained body and ...

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, ...

The BMW E39 M5 was launched back in 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show and the world stopped for a moment once it reached the show’s floor. It was unlike anything the Germans made within the lines of the 5 ...

It's still regarded as one of the greatest super sedans ever built. The E39-generation BMW M5, built from 1998 to 2003, is an iconic dream machine for many enthusiasts. One such enthusiast was smart ...

BMW has built plenty of memorable M5s over the decades, but of them all, few have aged as gracefully as the E39 generation. Built between 1998 and 2003, it was the first M5 to feature a V8 engine and ...

Most of the time it’s easy to get the most powerful car out there and play tricks on the no speed limit portions of the German Autobahn. But since we already know we’re dealing with a top speed ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The BMW M5 is iconic in the high-performance executive car segment, showcasing the brand's ability to build ever-better driver's cars. Always incorporating motorsport bits but without taking away from ...

Ah, an E39. The best executive saloon there's ever been? You’d certainly face fierce debate dare you disagree, and not least from us. See, we retrospectively named it our 1995 Car of the Year when we ...

Following our original post that only had three photos of the E39 540i, we discovered today that the listing has been updated with a plethora of images showing the car from every angle. See for ...

Sidd's love affair with cars began before he could even see over the steering wheel from the driver's seat; or, at least that's what his folks say. While automobiles have been the love of his life ...