Vehicle Description
2001 BMW M5
• VIN WBSDE93461BZ97672
• Completed October of 2000
• 57,052 miles
Two (2) owners, California, and Arizona car finished in an
exceptionally rare exterior color of Imola Red II (405) over
Caramel Nappa leather upholstery. Under 3.5% (approximately 671) of
the M5 production from 1999-2003 were painted Imola Red II. Options
include a limited-slip differential, glass sunroof, xenon
headlights, quad exhaust outlets, power-adjustable heated sport
seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lights, and a trunk
lip spoiler.
The paintwork is all original and in stunning condition. The
upholstery is beautifully preserved and is trimmed in Caramel Nappa
leather with burl walnut wood accents and an alcantara headliner.
Additional equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control,
an onboard computer cruise control, an alarm system, six-disc CD
changer, navigation, and M Audio with enhanced bass. Factory 18?
Style 65 wheels are wrapped with 245 40 18 front and 275 35 18 rear
tires. Due to the excellent care and the dry California climate,
the undercarriage remains in perfect original condition with no
rust.
The E39 M5 is powered by the BMW S62 V8 4.9L engine, which
generates a power output of 394 hp at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb�ft of
torque at 3,800 rpm. The S62 engine has electronically actuated
individual throttle bodies, an aluminum block and heads, variable
valve timing (double-VANOS), and a semi-dry-sump oil system. The
official performance figures are 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of
4.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. In
testing, an unrestricted M5 reached a top speed in excess of 186
mph. The E39 M5 recorded a N�rburgring lap time of 8:20. Power is
sent to the rear wheels through a Getrag 420G six-speed manual
transmission and a limited-slip differential with 25% maximum
locking. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs, and the
car is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Servotronic
power steering, and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC).
On July 4, 2002, the current owners from of Havasu, Arizona
purchased this BMW from Coast BMW in San Luis Obispo, California
with 7,633 miles on the odometer. The records on hand indicate that
the M5 frequently visited California where it was strictly serviced
by Harloff, Coast, Palm Springs, and Encinitas BMW. Recently, new
tires were fitted, and a 4-wheel alignment was performed. A full
service was just performed at Bullet Performance Engineering in
Costa Mesa, California, replacing the thermostat, expansion tank,
oxygen sensors, sway bar bushings, and serpentine belt, along with
an oil and filter change.
Complete with owner's manual, dealer supplements, spare tire, tool
kit, and a clean Carfax. A rare opportunity to acquire a
well-preserved, dry M5 that is exceptionally straight and a rare
color combination.
History
The E39 M5 arrived in 1999 for the 2000 model year, marking the
first V-8 engine to be used in an M production car. And what an
engine it is. The 4.9-liter naturally aspirated V-8-internally
referred to as the S62-makes 394 hp at 6600 rpm and 369 lb-ft of
torque at 3800 rpm. It is a righteous screamer of an engine right
up to its 7000-rpm redline, and it could haul the stately German
sled from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. With its variable valve
timing for both the intake and exhaust cams, as well as individual
throttle bodies for its octet of cylinders, this is among the
finest engines ever to leave Munich's hallowed halls. But the M5
isn't just all ate up with motor. The only transmission available
was a six-speed manual-a beefed-up version of the unit found in the
BMW 540i. Even today the chassis feels stout and athletic, despite
a touch of body roll. The interior is handsome, purposeful, and
assembled with high-quality leather, wood, and plastic. The seats
hug your love handles with firm, reassuring support. In 2000, Car
and Driver called it "the most desirable sedan in the world."