2001 BMW M5

Sport Trim Package Sedan

4.9L 4941CC 302Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspir

6-speed Manual

WBSDE93441BZ99551

Clear

Gasoline

Selling my two-owner 2001 M5, great car. Owned since 2009, only drove 17K miles in that time, only during dry Summer weather. Spent over $9K on 60K major service (2013), new clutch at 53K (2010), A/C repair (2012) and new Michelin Pilot Sports (2013). Only selling to clear some room in the garage for a new addition. From BimmerFile... From friends to auto writers the E39 M5 has long been held up as the perfect sports sedan. With BMW sizing up the 3 and the 5 we thought we ‘d take a look at why this 10+ year old car continues to fascinate so many of us.Perhaps the quickest way to sum it up is that the E39 M5 possesses the perfect ratio between size and power. But there ‘s mushers that makes this car so special. There ‘s the feel of the six speed manual. The perfection of the cabin and how it wrapped neatly around the driver. It ‘s the simplicity of the exterior design. Devoid of the ornamentation of the E60 and similar cars, the E39 is 100% classic BMW. Proportion, design, it ‘s all there. Like other M products of the era it all started with the engine. The E39 M5 had a high-revving 4.9 V8 known internally as the S62. Based on the M62 found in “normal ” 545i BMWs, the S62 produced 400 hp and featured a 7,000 rpm redline, Double-VANOS, individual throttle butterflies for each of the cylinders and (at the time) shockingly fast rev times for such a large engine. Not unlike the current manual found in the MF10 M5, the E39 ‘s six speed manual was actually the same unit found in the 540i. But it ‘s hard to argue with the precision and feel it had.Thankfully the S62 produced plenty of power and torque because the E39 M5 was not a lightweight at 4,026 lbs. Unlike the the S65 V8 found in the E90 era M3, the S62 V8 had a fat torque curve and plenty of flexibility. The result was a car that felt ready to put the hammer whenever needed yet liked to rev to heights not normally associated with a V8. It was magnificent and is still considered by many enthusiasts as the best V8 the brand has ever made. Oh and by the way, it remains the basis of the “BMW Powered ” DP class entries in Grand Am because of its flexibility and relatively low cost to performance ratio.Highlights of the 2001 M5 model update:Revised headlights incorporating illuminated "Corona Ring" design (incandescent plastic rings surrounding the headlights, often referred to as "Angel Eyes")Jewel tone Celis tail light designPark Distance Control sensors in the front bumper (previously in rear only)Thicker three-spoke M steering wheel identical to the one fitted to the E46 M3Grey instrument panelWireless carphone with new design (previously with cable connection only)Improved solar sensor for standard automatic climate controlRevised navigation/audio unit with larger (6.5-inch) monitor (Standard on US Spec 2001–2003)Rear head protection airbags addedSecond-generation M Mobility tyre repair system in place of earlier versionAvailable M Audio System with special tweeters, Kevlar/carbon coaxial speakers and two subwoofers behind the rear consoleAlcantara headliner included with Extended Leather interior (previously only included with Complete Leather)