El BMW M5 (E39) es reconocido mundialmente como un hito indiscutible en la historia del automóvil, destacando por su motor 4.9L S62 Naturally Aspirated 32-Valve V8 con 400 HP y su legado legendario.

Especificaciones Técnicas

Aspectos Destacados

• First BMW M car powered by a V8 engine, featuring individual throttle bodies
• Equipped exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox for pure driver engagement
• Universally heralded by automotive journalists as the finest sports sedan in history

Historia de Desarrollo y Legado Cultural

The development of the BMW M5 (E39) (1998 - 2003) represents a watershed moment for BMW and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 4.9L S62 Naturally Aspirated 32-Valve V8 paired with a Getrag 6-speed manual allowed it to reach 250 km/h (limited) / 298 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (4.8s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.