4.9-liter naturally aspirated V8 producing 394 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque .
The heart of the E39 M5 is the , BMW M’s first production V8. Unlike the high-revving V10 that followed, the S62 is prized for its "juicy" low-down torque and linear power delivery. BMW M5 E39 1.45
It was offered exclusively with a 6-speed Getrag manual transmission , emphasizing driver connection over lap times. emphasizing driver connection over lap times.
