BMW M5 (E39)

The BMW M5 (E39) was the successor to the M5 (E34). Series production was launched in Dingolfing in October 1998. In contrast to its predecessor, the M5 (E39) was manufactured in entirety on the same line as the standard version of the BMW 5 Series (E39), which entailed higher numbers but also greater standardisation. All markets received the same 5.0 litre V8 engine (S62B50) with differences being evident in only a few details of equipment. In June 2000, a facelift was carried out before production came to an end in 2003 after the manufacture of 20,482 units, of which 9,992 cars were destined for the US market and 7,895 automobiles were righthand drive vehicles.