BMW was on a roll in the late 1990s. The E39 M5 blasted into the new millennium with the first V8 engine any M car ever had under the hood. I can't imagine the E39 M5 without that burbling S62, but it ...

We take a closer look at the BMW E39 M5 to see how it performs as a family daily driver in today’s world. From child seat fitment and rear-seat comfort to reliability, running costs, and practicality, ...

BMW has built plenty of memorable M5s over the decades, but of them all, few have aged as gracefully as the E39 generation. Built between 1998 and 2003, it was the first M5 to feature a V8 engine and ...

I'll admit that my favorite BMW M5 is almost 30 years old, the naturally-aspirated V8-powered E39 M5 from 2000-2003 wasn't just properly powerful (400 horsepower), but its six-speed manual and ...

Today, the E39-generation BMW M5 is seen as both one of the best M5s ever and as the benchmark that today's best sport sedans are still chasing. Much of that reputation comes from the spectacular S62 ...

Not every car enthusiast agrees on which BMW M5 generation stands above the rest, but the E39 often takes the crown. Its balanced proportions, naturally aspirated V8, and understated design have ...

You know those folks who say “don’t meet your heroes”? Yeah, they’re wrong. I finally drove an icon, and it lived up to the hype. It was eye-opening to experience an ultra-rare E34 Touring, and hear ...