BMW 5 Series (E39)

Hello. Today the post of BMW 5 Series (E39). The E39 version is the fourth generation of 5 Series. Production of this generation has started in summer 1995. In spring 1997 the production of Touring version has started, which resulted in the end of production of the previous version of the model E34. In 2000, a small lifting of the model was carried out to rejuvenate the car. It included details such as headlamps (instead of an orange turn signal, a small round turn signal with white glass and orange color and lens-type headlights with "Angel Eyes" rings), rear lamps, side moldings, front halogens (round instead of oval ones) and minor changes in the shape of the front bumper. The E39 version was offered in sedan and Touring (combi). There are engine versions such as: M47 (520d), M51 (525 td and 525tds), M52 (520i, 523i and 528i), M52TU (520i, 523i and 528i), M54 (520i, 525i and 530i), M57 (525d and 530d), M62 (535i and 540i. There are gearbox version such as: 4, 5-speed automatic and 5, 6-speed manual transmission. In 1998 BMW in cooperation with "M GmbH" created the top, special version of the model marked with the name M5. The M5 version is distinguished by an 8-cylinder, 5-liter S62 gasoline unit in the V-shape. This unit is producing 400 HP. The top speed is 250 km/h with speed limiter, without it the top speed can reach 300 km/h.
Below photo of BMW M5.                                                                                            

One of the most interesting version of E39 is the Alpina B10 V8 modified by Tuning company-Alpina. This car is based of the 540i version but it isn't BMW. He has got a nameplate of Alpina. A well-known 4,4 litre V8 version was used but the output power was increased fron 286 to 347 HP. Today is a great opportunity for collectors. From 0 to 100 km/h reaches in 5,4 seconds, a 0,2 seconds slower than BMW M5 with manual transmission.