The history of cars is full of obscure, low-volume creations that did not become household names and remain the preserve of die-hard enthusiasts ... in the E39 (third-generation) M5, as well ...

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 Motorsport’s CEO Jochen Neerspasch reckoned the combination would give Porsche’s 911 Carrera a hard time ... Favourite M5 so far? This one. E39 (1998) The formula is updated again.