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The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series range of executive cars, which was manufactured from 1995 to 2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the station wagon body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996.
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- BMW 5 Series
The E39 is the fourth generation of 5 Series, which was...
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The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of BMW 5 Series, which was sold from 1995 to 2003. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the wagon/estate body style (marketed as Touring) introduced in 1996. The E39 was replaced by the E60 in 2003, however E39 Touring models remained in production until December 2003. 5 Series – E39.
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- Development and launch. Development for the E34's successor began in 1989, and ended in 1995. The final design by Joji Nagashima was selected in June 1992 and later frozen for production under new design chief Chris Bangle.
- Body styles. E39 sedan post-facelift - front. E39 Touring Post-facelift - front. E39 sedan post-facelift - rear. E39 Touring Post-facelift - rear.
- Equipment. Interior: pre-facelift. Interior: post-facelift (with M-sport steering wheel) The E39 was one of the first vehicles (alongside the E38 7 Series) to have curtain airbags, which protect the occupants' heads in a side impact.
- Engines. Petrol engines. At launch, the petrol engines consisted of the BMW M52 straight-6 engines and the BMW M62 V8 engines. In late 1998, the "technical update" (TÜ) versions of these engines were introduced, introducing double VANOS to the M52 and single VANOS to the M62, primarily to increase torque at low rpm.
Jan 26, 2017 · The E39 took weight saving measures futher than any previous 5-Series by being built upon an aluminum chassis, a first for the model. This lightened the car significantly, even though it was...
Sep 25, 2023 · James Howe. 25 September 2023 / 17:45 BST. The E39 5 Series has transitioned from capable executive saloon to desirable modern classic. Here’s how to buy the very best. Words: Chris Randall Images: Jeff Ruggles.
Aug 27, 2016 · Probably the most popular 5 Series among BMW enthusiasts is the E39-generation. Most of that popularity comes from the E39 M5 being the best M5 in the model’s storied history. But much of...
