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  BMW M5 (E39)
1999 - 2004
BMW M5 (E39)
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BMW M5 (E39)

BMW M5 (E39) review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric   Imperial
 
General
Class Super Saloon
Body 4 Door 5 Seat
Saloon
Layout Front Engine
Rear Drive
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Number Built  
Engine
Type ICE
Details V8
Capacity
302 in3 
Max Power
400 bhp @6600rpm 
Max Torque
368 lb/ft @3800rpm 
Power to Weight
234 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
215 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 81 bhp/litre 
Compression 11.0:1 
Bore x Stroke
3.70 X 3.50 in 
Fuel Cons
20 mpg 
Emissions  
Performance
Top Speed
155 mph 
0 - 30 mph
2.2 sec 
0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec 
0 - 100 mph
12.0 sec 
0 - 124 mph
17.8 sec 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
4.8 sec 
Standing qtr Mile
13.8sec @110mph 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
15.7 sec 
Ring Lap Time  
Lateral Accn 0.86 g 
Drag Cd  
Dimensions
Length
188.0 in 
Width
78.0 in 
Height
56.0 in 
Weight
3832 lbs 
Wheels (F/R) 8 X 18
9.5 X 18 
Tyres (F/R) 245/40 ZR18
275/35 ZR18 
Fuel Capacity
15.4 gal 
Pricing
New Price £n/a
Used Price £18000 - £40000

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Profile

What many believe to be the world's greatest saloon was born in 1985 when BMW placed the 'motorsport' engine from the M635CSi into the new E28 5 series saloon. 1988 saw the arrival of the next generation M5, the E34. Power was up to 340bhp giving a limit free top speed of almost 170mph.

The latest incarnation, the E39, arrived in 2000 to universal plaudits from the motoring press. The new M5 had a 4.9L V8 turning out 400 bhp giving the M5 supercar humbling levels of acceleration. Although limited to 155mph, the M5 can lay claim to the worlds fastest 5 seater with an unrestricted 186mph. The M5's awesome power is kept in check by sophisticated electronics such as traction control, drive by wire throttle and DSM stability control.


Ratings
 
Performance6/10
Handling8/10
Looks7/10
Features8/10
Quality8/10
Costs8/10
Desire7/10
Eco4/10
Practicality9/10
Sound8/10
Overall Rating
73%
Ranks 320 of 1155
Money No Object
72%
Ranks 451 of 1155
Bargain Rating
73%
Ranks 90 of 1155

Rivals
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Jaguar XJR (Mk VI)

(1994 - 2002)


Bugatti EB110 GT

(1991 - 1995)


Audi RS6 (C5)

(2002 - 2004)
 


Jaguar S-Type R

(2002 - 2008)


Mercedes E55 AMG

(2003 - 2006)

Variants
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Lineage
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M5 (E34)

(1988 - 1995)
  

M5 (E39)

(1999 - 2004)
  

M5 (E60)

(2005 - 2010)
 
  

M5 (F10)

(2011 - 2017)
  

M5 (F90)

(2018 - date)

Siblings
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M3 (E46)

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