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The 1990s were full of powerful sports sedans, but the BMW E39 M5 stands out as the most powerful of them all. With a V-8 ...

The E39 was also the first M5 with variable valve timing and a six-speed manual transmission. Gloriously, BMW still wasn’t ...

Combining a V8 and a manual transmission makes for a sublime driving experience, but the reality is they are increasingly out ...

BMW is hailed as one of the greatest carmakers ... Although often overshadowed by its younger brother, the V10-equipped E60 M5, the E39 M5 was a seriously potent and decidedly old-school sleeper ...

It's unclear exactly why the classic M5 sports sedan ended up just sitting in a garage, but it could be worth salvaging ...

Although controversial when new, the Bangle era BMW models are now in a league of their own – and these are the best out ...

The BMW M5 CS prevailed at eCoty 2021, edging out the fabulous Lamborghini Huracán STO along the way, but after six months in ...

The E39 was the best-selling M5 up to this point, with over 20,000 built. It was also the first M5 to be produced on the regular BMW production line. A Touring version was even considered (see ...

But, a very powerful BMW that seems to be missing from the starting lineups is the BMW M5. Praised for its on-road presence, powerful engine, and driving aids, is there a reason that you never see ...

The latest BMW M5 has arrived packing huge hybrid power, but deliveries are still months away. If you have very little interest in waiting that long and a lot of money, however, BMW and the Pebble ...

The 2025 BMW M5 Touring is set to make waves, particularly in the U.S. market where high-performance wagons are rare. With only the Audi RS6 Avant offering similar specs, the M5 Touring stands out ...