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BMW M5 III (E39) gallery (1998–2003)

Often hailed as the definitive sports sedan, driven by a 400-hp naturally aspirated V8 and exclusive 6-speed manual.

All photos 562 I (E28) 15 1984–1988 II (E34) 19 1988–1995 III (E39) 34 1998–2003 IV (E60/E61) 75 2004–2010 V (F10) 186 2011–2016 VI (F90) 163 2017–2023 VII (G90/G99) 48 2024
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Debuting in 1998, the E39 M5 swapped the traditional inline-six for a roaring 4.9-liter naturally aspirated S62 V8 engine producing 400 horsepower. Offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox, it offered driver engagement of the highest order.

Its subtle quad exhausts, enlarged front air intake, and wide stance complemented a luxurious leather-bound cabin. The E39 M5 achieved a world-class synthesis of long-distance luxury cruising and thrilling backroad athleticism that set an enduring global benchmark.