A BMW E39 M5 suffered a sudden tire explosion while driving at speeds above 250 km/h. This video shows the exact moment of ...

A BMW designer penned a vision for the E39 5 Series that is barely recognizable from the iconic sedan we've come to know. Get The Drive’s daily newsletter The latest car news, reviews, and features.

Right now, there’s a 2000 BMW M5—the coveted E39 generation—for sale at a BMW dealership in Naperville, Illinois with only 633 original miles on it. Oh, and it’s Dakar Yellow over black.

But the secret BMW didn't want you to know is that when it came to the E39 5-series, the near-beer model was a step above its M counterpart in nearly every conceivable way. 4. It May Be The Best ...

Powering the E39 M5 is a naturally aspirated 4.9-liter S62 V8 that produces 394 hp at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque at 3,800 rpm.

BMW of North America's order covers 90,000 cars with previously-recalled Takata airbags that remain unrepaired, including E46 M3s and E39 M5s.

Remember this E39 M5 Ute conversion?Well, probably not, it was completed a long time ago. So here’s another 5er for you to judge, one difference being that this E39 resides in Russia and is ...

Under the hood of the E39, you’ll find a 4.9-liter V8 based on the 5.4-liter unit of the 540i. The first road-going V8 designed by BMW Motorsport GmbH is also shared with the Z8 roadster and ...