The 2000 BMW M5 Euro-Spec (E39 chassis) is widely considered one of
the greatest sport sedans ever built. It is powered by a naturally
aspirated 5.0-liter S62 V8 engine producing 400 metric horsepower
(394 bhp / 294 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque, mated exclusively to a
Getrag 6-speed manual transmission. Because the year 2000 falls
well past the 25-year mark, these Euro-spec models are fully
eligible for legal import into the United States free from strict
federal safety and emissions mandates.Key Performance
Specifications- Engine: 4.9L (4,941 cc) S62 DOHC 32-Valve V8 with
individual throttle bodies and double-VANOS.- Output: 400 hp @
6,600 rpm / 369 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm.- Acceleration: 0--60 mph in 4.8
seconds (0--100 km/h in 5.3 seconds).- Top Speed: Electronically
limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). Unrestricted top speed is roughly
186 mph.Visual and Functional Highlights- The "Euro Dash": Due to
strict crash safety mandates in North America, US cars received
thick knee bolsters that lower the underside of the dashboard. The
Euro-spec dash flows smoothly into the door cards, offering a
cleaner look and vastly improved driver legroom.- Two-Piece
Floating Rotors: The European model features high-performance
floating brake discs with aluminum centers. These reduce unsprung
weight and handle high-speed thermal expansion better than the
solid iron units forced onto the US market due to cost and squeal
concerns.- Lighting Elements: Euro headlights completely lack the
mandatory US amber reflectors. The rear clusters do not feature
side-marker bulbs and include bright rear fog lamps toggled via a
distinct cabin switch.- Cabin Amenities: European buyers could
configure their M5 � la carte. This resulted in highly unique
builds featuring rare cloth/Alcantara "M-Texture" seating options,
a full standard toolkit with a trunk-mounted warning triangle, and
slick double-glazed security glass.90,107 kilometers
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