This happens to be the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the landmark E39-generation 5-series ... had conspired to set the tuning. At the track, the 540i reached 60 mph in a commendable ...

Nobody could’ve said that a BMW E39 540i could be sold for a mere $5,000 back in the late 90s. And yet... We recently caught the V8 fever but we’re not all that into turbocharged plants.

This engine takes that idea to another level. I urge any readers to think of a time when they heard an E39 540i drive by that made them cringe. Coming up blank? Hell, I dare anyone to find a ...

This is a thoroughly converted E39 M5 "Touring," built from a 540i wagon donor car injected with the drivetrain, suspension and interior from an M5 sedan. That means a 400-horsepower V8 sending ...

With its six-speed stick and M-Sport options, today's Nice Price or No Dice BMW 540i has lots going for it. Let's see if the price makes this a Bimmer to beat. When Chevrolet released a new ...

Mint condition, low-mileage BMW E39 M5s can go for close to $60,000. This 540i M-Sport only has 2,000 miles on the clock and currently sits at $38,000. The M5 does command a higher price for a reason: ...