With a 4.9-liter naturally aspirated V8, a six-speed manual, and 400 horsepower, the E39 M5 is quick enough to be fun but ...
This was the smallest V8 offered in the 7 Series at the time, was also used in the E39 5 Series. But the AJ V8 inside the ...
It's heavy, it's mean, and despite its plug-in hybrid status, not all that efficient. But we'll be damned if it isn't capable ...
Combining a V8 and a manual transmission makes for a sublime ... The M5 that many regard as the best of the breed was the E39 (1998-2003), which is so fondly remembered because it was the last ...
while not compromising on the standard 4-litre’s ability to rev. The BMW M division’s first V8 was called the S62 and found itself under the bonnet of the E39 M5, and later the BMW Z8 Roadster.
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Developed during that era in which performance cars had the perfect mix of raw engineering prowess and modern technology, the E39 and its naturally aspirated S62 V8 is definitely up there as one ...
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To begin with, the Bangle-penned design received much criticism, as it looked bulky and overweight in comparison to the previous E39 5 Series ... sporting a powerful V8 engine, and available ...
They are also known for their high price points. Dyson originally released the V8 in 2016, and it's the earliest model of cordless vacuum Dyson still sells, showcasing its enduring performance and ...