BMW M5 (E39)
The best super saloon ever made, by consensus.
BMW M5 (E39)
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- Power
- 400 PS
- 0–60 / 62
- 5.3s (0-62)
- Top speed
- 155 (limited)
- Range / weight
- —
- Price / year
- 1998
- Drive
- —
Design
Subtle, quad-pipe executive saloon.
Driving
Manual gearbox, sublime balance.
Engineering
First V8 M5.
Legacy
The benchmark for super saloons.
Full specs
| Engine | 4.9 V8 |
|---|---|
| Power | 400 PS |
| Zero To Sixty | 5.3s (0-62) |
| Top Speed mph | 155 (limited) |
| Weight kg | — |
