As time passes, and we look back at the great BMW models of yore, I think we can collectively agree that the E39 5 Series is now well established as a modern classic.It's arguably one of the most ...

Linked to a six-speed manual, the W10 makes 480 horsepower and 436 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. For context, a stock E39-gen M5 uses a 4.9-liter V8 that produces 394 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque ...

Powering the E39 is the first-ever V8 used in the series, a naturally-aspirated 4.9-liter unit delivering 394 hp (400 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of peak torque at 3,800 rpm.