BMW M5 E39 is a bright representative of the fifth series. BMW M5 E39 - Third Em-Five All Modifications BMW M5 E39

When developing the BMW E39 immediately assumed the installation of the V8 motor at 286 hp, if we consider that in those years there were so many hypers, then there was simply no need for a more powerful motor, for a car, the mass of which was transferred for 1800 kg, in general Sport is contraindicated.
But other manufacturers noticed that business sedans with huge and powerful motors are in demand. And even marketers realized that selling sports versions of ordinary sedans, it is better to sell more simple models, and especially all sorts of accessories that distinguish the charged version from the usual. For example: Budgets, nameplates, steers, interior decoration elements, etc.
And then the engineers still gave the green light, to develop a sports motor to the V8 base, which so wanted to do for the previous
Motor turned out to be noble, at 400 hp And in 1998 new BMW. M5 E39 went to the series. Although she was still going manually. For 5 years of release, almost 20500 pcs were made.
The BMW M5 E39 was released only in the body of the sedan, they refused the station wagon, releasing only one prototype.
The heart of the M5-th was S62B50. It was built on the base, but with a very large amount of refinement, ranging from the installation of the VANOS gas distribution phase system, individual chokes and ending with another injection setting. Overclocking to hundreds held 5.3 seconds, and the maximum speed was limited to 250 km / h, but if you remove the limiter, then the auto will turn away up to 301 km / h. Anyone who wants to remove the limiter, subject to the passage of the BMW driver's courses.
The gearbox was only one, a mechanic on 6 steps, a very clear device, all shifts like a rifle shutter.
The suspension in common features remained the same as in 540i, but the levers became thicker, the springs and shock absorbers became tougher, and the clearance was reduced by 23 mm.
Brake discs were huge: 13.6 and 12.9 inches. They were quite sufficient even for the track.
In 2001, the E39-I was restyled, during which angel eyes, front and rear parking sensors appeared in optics. In the cabin there was a large screen onboard media system and an improved audio system.

P.S.

A few years ago I had a chance to ride BMW E39. I'll tell you about what I was very surprised. Let's start with the suspension, the collective farmers say that she is very tough, but it seemed to me just perfectly, we drove on a not very good road and she was very elastic, moderately tough, while I went on the site of the road on other machines and they Already made the suspension, and on the M5th everything was perfect. At the same time, the suspension is albeit low, but due to the smaller move, it is possible to ride enough bad roads, without fear to catch the bottom or bumper. With borders, of course the problem, they are all higher than the front spoiler ... and P.E. Almost all M5s are cracked.
Motor, at that time I had an E34-I 525i, and I thought that the M5th would have a very horse engine, which on the bottom will barely pull and loud high sound, but it turned out that the M5-th bugger, low, amerikossky sound And very large thrust on the nizakh, such that in the city you can include 5 or 6th gear and ride without problems. Those. You can very calmly go anywhere, but if you have a gas pedal, then the acceleration will be just wild, even the rear passengers should be fastened, because They simply pops around the cabin.
Gearbox ... This is a masterpiece, I have not met more clear switches. But when attaching you can stumble) the grip is tight and you can randomly let it go.
BMW M5 E39 has become the only car in which I almost screamed, I still have another sex for the unpleasant feelings in Kadyk, as if he shifted from the place)))
And what surprised me at all, this is the fuel consumption, in the gas mode in the floor / brake in the floor M5-I consumes no more than 19 liters of the 98th gasoline. I expected liters of 30-40).
A lot of BMW M5 E39 bodies has become a dream for me. And I would not want to acquire her, I want it to stay for me, suddenly, with a long service, I will find a lot of flaws and disappoint ...

"BMW M5 E39" was released only in the bodie of the sedan. Production of the "Touring" version, I chose not to do. Thanks to many Russian films this model He found his fans in Russia, so that part of the production was transferred to the Kaliningrad region.

History

The history of the E39 m-version begins back in 1998. This version received a more powerful motor compared with previous generations (400 horse power). Past generations M5 were not on the conveyor, but manual way. The new generation "BMW M5 E39" is collected on the usual production of "hands of robots".

The photo "BMW M5 E39" is presented below. By Farm, you can see that this version - Restyling.

Specifications "BMW M5 E39"

In the table you will find basic information.

Overview

"BMW M5 E39" is the fourth generation of the legendary line of M. In 1998, he began his way immediately after it was presented in the Motor Show in the city of Geneva. For 4 years of production, more than 200 thousand copies "BMW M5 E39" were released. They were produced in three modifications: the right-handled European, left-handed European, as well as American.

For a new generation - new engine. Was installed gas engine 5000 cm 3 and a capacity of 400 horsepower.

Transmission served a mechanical six-speed gearbox. The same box is present in the usual 540th "five." But not quite the same. Since the engine has become more powerful, then the transmission has been replenished with new details.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is a little less than five seconds, and the maximum speed is 250 km / h. But with the use of chip tuning, this restriction can be removed, then the maximum speed will increase almost up to 300 km / h.

As for the body of the wagon, he was produced only in one copy of the "BMW M5 E39 Touring", which was presented in 2010. For financial reasons, the company decided not to produce a version with a body wagon.

The suspension almost completely consisted of aluminum. It was finalized, compared with the usual versions of the "BMW" fifth series. Ground clearance was reduced by 2 centimeters. Also, to increase the rigidity and reliability of the suspension, the levers made thicker. This gives reliability when driving not on the most even roads.

The steering wheel also changed compared to the fifth series. Controlly increased due to its upgrades. You can also use one of the two steering modes that regulate its hardness level. Added and "Sport" mode, which, after switching on the button, gave the car more power, and, accordingly, and speeds.

The diameter of the disks, like all sports cars, is different. He is more in front. Also owners "BMW M5 E39" praise its functionality, namely the presence of an anti-lock system.

After three years, the company was decided to hold a car redesign, after which the design of the front headlights was changed, namely the contouring of the headlights themselves was added. Also in front appeared parking sensors. In the dorestayling model they were installed only from behind.

The central panel was also changed. It covered the monitor with the navigation system. A car audio system was also updated: two subwoofer were added, and the power of the output sound was added.

After removing the limitation of 250 km / h "BMW M5 E39" becomes the most high-speed serial Sedan that time.

The model range includes many modifications, such as:

• petrol: 520, 523, 525, 528, 530, 535, 540;
• diesel: 520, 525, 525TD, 525TDS, 530.

As with all cars "BMW", Salon - on summit. The difference between the dorestayling version from restyling significant. In the old version, the monitor was slightly smaller and was located on the right of the central panel. In the new version, it is centered and has become a little more.

M5 had two versions of the interior decoration - inserts from a tree or aluminum. Aluminum inserts were used in the restyled version. Also, the changes were subjected to the change, the inner part of which became a little less and more close to the new version of the "BMW".

A distinctive feature of m-versions is the presence of M5 emblems throughout the cabin. They are located on the thresholds, bottom of the central helm, the gearbox lever. When loading the monitor, a large logo M with three multi-colored stripes and "BMW" appears.

Seats, naturally, leather. At the moment, it is almost impossible to find cars having original chairs in perfect condition.

BMW M5 in the body E39 is a very interesting car, now there are very few living cars left. These cars are produced from 1998 to 2003. Today we will look at the car of 2001 release, after restyling. M5 E39 is the third generation M5. The first was E28, then E34.

The M5 E39 was released only in the body of the sedan, but in 1999 there were attempts at the BMW to make a wagon, 1 copy was released, he got the head of the M-unit. But in a series of car in the body, the wagon did not go, for several reasons. She did not fit the ideology of M. Although in the 34th body was a wagon M5, in the 61st body returned the M-version, in the F10 there is also no wagon M5. After about 2 years, the new generation of M5 will be released, there may be a wagon, because it will be just relevant, because new BMW M5 will be four-wheel drive.

Appearance

Externally, M5 differs from the usual 5-ki in the body of E39, but not much. Especially if you take E39 in the M-package, then the differences are generally very small, but they are. The most noticeable difference is in the rear of the car - the exhaust of the car. In M5 - it is a split and 4-bodied. Also, the rear bumper diffuser is different, it is made specifically under 4 pipes. And of course, the nameplate M5 is a mandatory attribute that distinguishes M5 from the usual 5-ki. On the lid of the trunk there is a spoiler, which at high speed presses the car. If you remove the limiter, then the car will be able to accelerate to 300 km / h.

The wheels are also different, there are 65th style wheels here, these wheels are specially designed for BMW M5. These are forged discs, they are much easier and stronger than ordinary cast drives. Other rearview mirrors are put on M5, they have better aerodynamic properties and look a little better. And on the molding there is a Splatik BMW M5. The front part of the car did not receive special changes compared to the usual 5th in the M-package.

But the body at the M5 E39 is unique, she has its own catalog number. Body M5 is not interchangeable with the usual 5th. The rear arches are others, in order to deliver the most wide wheels. Engineers changed the design of the rear floor in the trunk. In the trunk there is no spare wheel and instead of him the Germans put a special set - the pump with special fluidwhich can be sealed. On the lid there is even a competent instruction how to use this glue.
But in fact, this set of stupid and many owners carry the spare tack just in the trunk.

The battery in M5 is in the middle, and not to the right, as on ordinary 5-kah. Moving the battery you can change the car rave. Externally, the car looks restrained, not vulgar, each detail carries some kind of specific technical solution. M5 in this body is a real BMW still old hardening. Today cars stopped doing such reliable as before. Now a lot of marketing in the automotive industry. If compared with the predecessor - E34, it was upgraded chassis, Improved brakes, but the biggest changes under the hood.

Motor

Motor here stands S62. In those years, the BMW company decided to put the V8 motor on M5. Prior to that, only inline 6-ki were put in M5, but in those years these motors could not compete with Mercedes engines. Therefore, the BMW decided to make a motor on the basis of M62 with a volume of 4.4. This motor is not much harder to its predecessor S38, in which the cast iron unit was used, and in the S62 motor it costs a completely aluminum unit. How reliable S62 depends on how the first owner was.

Before buying, you need to check the endoscope block so that there are no serious loans. It should be remembered that this is a real sports motor that requires good service, oil must be changed often - once every 5000 km. You need to pour special sports oil 10W60. It is also important to monitor the cooling system, because this motor is very afraid of overheating.

After 100,000 km. Runs begin to knock Vanos. It is also necessary to pour high-quality fuel - 98th gasoline better. On this gasoline, the engine shows its maximum characteristics. You must also follow the inlet system, change the filter so that the engine is breathing fully. If all this is done, the motor will serve for a long time.

The Motor S62 is based on the M62 motor, a volume of 4.4 liters, but it was deeply upgraded: the diameters of the cylinders were increased by 2 mm. everyone. Also established forged crankshaft and upgraded pistons, also finalized the heads of the blocks, they installed other camshafts. And the system of double Vanos began to be applied. Now VANOS is installed on the intake and on the graduation camshaft.

In addition, 2 row chain installed here, this is well affected by increasing the resource of this engine. Graduation system also has a higher productivity. For the S62 motor, a unique engine control unit was developed. Improved inlet system. Intake manifold Not like on M62, 8 chokes are located inside it - for each cylinder one choke. There are also 2 air filters.

As a result of all revisions, a capacity of 400 liters was obtained. with., 500 nm of torque. Thanks to this M5 E39 motor, it accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds. Maximum speed It is 300 km / h, if you remove the limiter 250 km / h. Fuel consumption is 20 liters per 100 km. in the city. On the highway - about 10. But if you do not gap hard, then in the city you can invest in 15-16 liters. But if you go to sport car, then think about fuel consumption is not correct.

Salon

The interior of the BMW M5 E39 contains also some interesting features. The instrument panel is accounted for up to 300 km / h, red arrows and logo M. There is an indicator whether the engine is warmed up to the end. There is also a special rearview mirror. The gearbox in M5 E39 is only 6-speed mechanics. Also in the car appeared a course stabilization system, it was not yet in E34. There is a sport button that immediately changes the behavior of the car. The steering wheel becomes more informative and the gas pedal behaves differently. There are no different helpers in this car, so it all depends on the driver. If during the race badly stuck the transmission or on the start fured, then this is immediately defeat. Here is 400 liters. from. Power I. rear driveThis means that inexperience you can go into a skid even with the stabilization system included.

The car from the BMW concern in the body E39 began to develop back in 1989. Only after 6 years, the new generation of 5 series was presented to the general public. This happened in the fall in 1995 at the exhibition in Frankfurt.

"ENTWICKLUNG 39" - the code name of the fourth generation of fifth bMW series

E39 - the fourth generation of the fifth series BMW. According to the technical documentation at the factory, the car passed under the entwicklung 39. Translated from German, this word means: "Expansion", "Evolution", "Development", "Process". Such words are better suited for this model of cars from Bavarian engineers-designers. With its development, feedback on BMW in the previous body with an E34 index was taken into account. The main claims were then to the suspension, so in the fourth generation it was her a lot of attention.

Specifications

What was new in the fourth generation?

The fifth of the fourth generation became the first BMW car with a lightweight suspension. German engineers managed to reduce the total weight of the car by 38%. This result was reached due to the use of nodes and parts made from aluminum. The light suspension allowed to create a car with an increased smoothness of the stroke and significantly added comfort when driving.

Aluminum used for the manufacture and some body panels. Such an innovation helped protect him from corrosion. E39 body perfectly opposes rust.

Fourth Generation BMW 5 Series in Touring Body

E39 became the first car BMWwhich installed the waste-spent gases from stainless steel. This significantly increased the service life of the muffler.

The fourth generation of the BMW car was distinguished by increased sound insulation. For side windows used double glass. This significantly reduced the penetration of noise into the salon.

Basic model BMW E39. Equipment of the salon

Model 520i is considered the basis of the line of sedans 5 series bMW cars. It was equipped with a 2-liter power unit with a capacity of 148 horses. The averaged fuel consumption is 9 liters per 100 kilometers. Two years later, in 1997, the concern launched a wagon in the series. The word added to the universal model index Touring. This car spends in the "City" mode to 13 liters, in the highway mode - 6.9 liters per hundred.

Fuel consumption in mixed mode is 9 liters per 100 kilometers

In the basic configuration appeared options that were used only for additional money. Here are their list:

• climate control;
• multiculine;
• cruise control;
• bluetooth;
• automatic heated mirrors.

By order of those who want a car can be equipped with steering wheel heated. The inclusion control is located on the steering itself, which is very convenient. The steering column can be adjusted in two directions. Three steering positions can be missed.

Comfortable front seats have the ability to adjust. Not only the tilt of the backrest and the height of the seat, but also the length of the lower part is adjustable. There was an opportunity to adjust the slope of the top of the back separately from the bottom. This design got the name "BMW broken back." The front seats are equipped with a memory for three positions.

When conducting crash test E39 received four stars

The branded trait of this sedan is the outdoor pedal of the accelerator. Some BMW owners indicated that she is a bit harsh. But all in one voice said that the gas pedal is very sensitive.

When conducting crash test, the E39 received four stars from the Euroncap international organization. Besides airbags Airbag. The business sedan has a security belt suspender with an accident.

EURONCAP - European International Organization, founded in 1997. Its main activity is to conduct independent crash tests. Based on the test results, the Committee exposes assessments of passive and active safety.

Wide rear sofa allows you to place three people. True, the average passenger will feel the inconvenience with the placement of the legs, it will interfere with a fairly wide transmission tunnel in the middle.

Notable is the fact that the luggage separation of the sedan has a volume of 460 liters, which is more than 50 liters than that of the wagon. But in the universal it is possible to open the glass of the fifth door without opening the trunk itself.

Power units E39

Under the hood E39 installed motors with an aluminum unit. It is in the 90s that manufacturers german cars began to use alloyous cylinders blocks. Bavarians and did not think that someone would clean and repair their engines. To increase the service life of the motor, the cylinders inside were covered with a special substance called Nicar. This is a nickel and silicon alloy. But as practice has shown, the nicarile coating is quickly destroyed from poor-quality fuels. Therefore, since 1998 began to establish cast iron sleeves. in blocks.

When the serial production start, the business sedan was completed with a line of three petrol engines And one diesel. As the basis was taken by the engine of the previous "five". Below is a list of modifications with the corresponding power units:

• gasoline models 520i - M52TU B20, 523i - M52TU B25, 528I - M52TU B28;
• diesel 525TDS - M5

A series of power units M52 is six-cylinder blocks. The weakest develops power up to 150 horses. The engine with a volume of 2.3 liters produces 170 horse forces. On city roads, this car spends a little more than 13 liters. The most powerful gasoline engine is able to develop 193 hp. The diesel engine has a power of 143 horses. In urban mode, the flow of diesel fuel is 11.5 liters, on the highway - 6.2 liters.

Double-Vanos System - Management distributive treals

Since 1998. concern BMW He began the release of the top model M5. The main difference of this model was in the engine. Under the hood was installed V-shaped "eight". It was the first car with a power unit, which developed the capacity of 400 horses! Its volume was 5 liters. In addition, the M5 model used a new Double-Vanos system - control of two camshafts. Also changed the fuel supply system: eight throttle valves Feed a bench-high mixture for eight cylinders. The average fuel consumption is up to 14 liters per hundred kilometers.

Constructive changes and restyling

In 1999, the Bavarian designers conducted several modernization of BMW E39. The exterior did not change. Basic constructive changes touched the engines. Two camshafts installed six-cylinder engines. In the same year, a new M57D30 engine was added to the line of diesel power units - 6-cylinder engine with new system COMMON RAIL injection. Injection for this car developed in Bosch.

In 2000, German engineers conducted a large-scale restyling fourth generation. This time I made adjustments in appearance And three new power units added. Car exterior got new parking lights, changed radiator grille and new front bumper. For the first time on BMW used new Celis-Technik technology, later she was called "Angel Eyes".

6-cylinder engine with a new injection system COMMON RAIL

Since 2000, it has begun to install new engines with the M54 index. These row engines had six cylinders and the Double-Vanos control system. Modernization made it possible to get more powerful engines. Model 520i has become more powerful by 20 horses. Now, 170 horses fit under her hood. 525i M54B25 engine develops 192 hp With a torque of 245 Nm. The top model with the index 530i received the M54B30 with an impressive herd under the hood in a 231 horse. The maximum speed of this "five" 250 km / h, gasoline consumption in urban mode - 13.7 liters per hundred.

In early 2000, also appeared new model from diesel engine. This "five" wore index 520d. Having a 2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 136 hp, it accelerated to hundreds of slightly less than 11 seconds.

The fourth generation was produced until 2003, BMW M5 - until 2004. The E39 body change came the E60 fifth generation model. According to the editors of the authoritative edition of Autobild, BMW E39 is the most successful business class sedan chassis and with an excellent line of power units.

Overview

At the factory in Dingolfing, outside Munich.

M5 E39 Touring Wagon version had a Titanium Silver color and a black leather exclusive salon. The car was created in one instance as a prototype, the BMW M department decided not to produce a car due to financial considerations.

BMW M5 E39 was produced in three versions, two European specifications with the location of the steering wheel on the left and right side, and one version of the North American modification.

European Specification with a steering wheel on the left side (LHD) 7895 cars were released in the period from October 1998 to June 2003, during the same period cars were released with the right steering (RHD) for Europe in the amount of 2595 cars.

The North American model (LHD) was made from 1999 to June 2003. A total of 9992 cars were released.

In addition to minor mechanical differences between the European and North American specification necessary to meet specific emission requirements for each market (for example, the positioning of the catalysts exhaust gases On the engines on the models of the North American specification), M5 E39 is not different in essentially.

Design

Externally, the front of the car differs from the serial E39 with a radiator grid with a wide chromed finish around the lattice, a unique front spoiler M-Technic, as well as transparent glass on the signal signal.

Standard window openings in the M5 E39 have a chrome finish, but in most it is covered with black shhadowline.

The back has a small spoiler on the trunk lid in the body color (installed optionally), as well as a unique rear bumper with a diffuser, which includes two pairs of double exhaust pipe.

Electric rearview mirrors were installed on the car specially designed for cars, and the "M5" signboard, which decorated the car's appearance characterizing the nature of the car (on request he could be removed).

Salon

The interior of M5 was made of high-quality materials and, unlike serial, had various types of leather upholstery, wood trim, a wood hatch (standard for models of the North American market), onboard navigation (as standard for North American versions), Park Tronic Park and Rear Side Pillows security (standard in models for North America since September 2002).

The car's salon was also endowed sports seats Heated, adjustable lumbar backup and three-position memory. The upholstery style was offered "Sport" and "Exclusive", but later renamed to the "suite" for the North American market.

In three-spoke steering wheel On the upper spokes, the audio and cruise control buttons were integrated, and the steering wheel itself will be tricolor, and design ( the lineup August 2000 released by August 2000) resembles a steering wheel, which was proposed in some models, and E39 5 series, but it has a smaller diameter - 375 mm instead of 385 mm.

The steering wheel in later versions (the range produced since September 2000) coincides with the steering wheel, which is used in and is distinguished by some knitting needles and a thick rim.

Also, uniquely for M5 E39 is the instrument panel with a special framing of aluminum, red arrows, a speedometer with a "M" logo and a mark of 300 km / h (or 180 miles / hour), the oil temperature sensor at the bottom of the tachometer and LED variables, which goes out immediately as the engine comes to a normal operating temperature.

The BMW M5 is also equipped with a footrest, for the driver, the "M5" logo is applied on special door thresholds, and the "M" logo is applied on the illuminated handle.

Equipment

Unlike two previous versions M5, the E39 version was very well equipped in all markets and included most of the function as standard equipment, including xenon headlights, headlight washers, heated front seats with three-position memory for driver, automatic climate control, cruise control, advanced on-board computer and premium audio system.

This generation was the first in M \u200b\u200bseries with a dynamic stabilization control function (DSC), which includes automatic control. currency stability (ASC), traction control system that can also be used on any wheel in order to help correct insufficient or excess turning.

The car is equipped with ventilated disk brakes, 13.6-inch in diameter in front and 12.9-inch rear. ABS system Installed as standard.

All M5-E is equipped exclusively 18 inch cast discs, 8 × 18-inch front and 9.5 × 18 inch rear. These discs "Dressed" on tires 245 / 40ZR18 in front and 275 / 35ZR18 from behind.

Engine

Motor is based on the basic architecture of the 4,4-liter M62, which was installed on, but was widely changed. The volume was increased, the individual was added. electronic control Throttle valves for each cylinder, digital motor control system - Siemens MSS 52 Motronic and double air intake system, which added power.

Dynamics

Maximum speed M5 E39 without limiter ~ 300 km / h

Acceleration from 0 to 200 km / h - 16.9 seconds

Transmission

On M5 E39 6-speed mechanical transmission GetRag Type D () with gear ratios 4.23 (1), 2.53 (2), 1.67 (3), 1.23 (4), 1.00 (5), 0.83 (6).

Although the same gearbox (with the same ratio) was also installed on 540i, on the version M5 it has a special grip to cope with an additional torque power aggregate, and the rear differential uses a shorter ratio - 3.15: 1.

Suspension

Front - MacPherson racks, springs, stabilizer transverse stability. Rear - multi-dimensional, screw springs, transverse stability stabilizer.

Dimensions

Restyling

For all the production in M5 there were no serious mechanical changes, only in 2001 some change was added in the equipment, namely the revised headlight design, added Park Distance Control sensor on the front bumper, a thick three-spoke steering wheel was installed above, the sensor for Standard automatic climate control, navigation and audio device with a 6.5-inch monitor, added rear airbags to protect the head, has become available audio system with special speakers and two subwoofers.