Many M5 enthusiasts will have stampeded past the E34 to the V-8-powered E39 M5 as a pick for best ... is arguably truer to BMW's original spirit because of its inline-six engine.

The BMW M5 has crafted a reputation for being one of the most fearsome performance cars on the road over the past four decades, the German weapon combining practicality and pace in one ...

BMW originally intended to split M5 production between 2/3 sedans and 1/3 wagons, but as it happens, high wagon demand saw ...

The original 5 ... hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The E39 was also the first M5 with variable valve timing and a six-speed ...

E28 (1984)At first glance, the original ... 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.