The E28 is seen as the Genesis to the M5 lineage; we often praise the E39 for it’s ultra refined and near-perfect driving dynamics; and of course the E60 is epic in its own right. So does that mean the E34 is the underdog here?

The E39 M5 became the ultimate representation of a devilishly quick but engaging 4-door. Not before and not since has anyone been able to contend that title. Till the Chevy SS showed up.

Please note: we are in no way responsible for your later loss of work time when you spend the next several hours looking for a used E39 M5 on eBay.

If there’s one BMW M car that has stood the test of time, it’s the E39 M5. Now sit back, listen, and lust after this fine example.

For the true enthusiast, here’s some fascinating footage of the BMW M5 E39 in pre-production testing.

Here’s some very good reasons why a muffler delete is a very good thing for your E39 M5.

Fans of cars live in a kind of fantasy land. Sure, they’re loyal to the models they adore and haven’t driven, but they don’t live in the reality of the vehicles as owners of them do.