![]() : 18, : 40, Modelĭrivetrain Manual transmissions Specifications for European models are shown below. In 1999, the M47 four-cylinder turbo-diesel was introduced in the 520d model, which is the only E39 model to use a four-cylinder engine. ![]() In 1998, its successor the BMW M57 was introduced in the 530d model, however the BMW M51 engine continued to be used for two more years in the 525td and 525tds models. The initial diesel models used the BMW M51 turbocharged straight-6 engine carried over from its predecessor. : p19, : p40, Modelĭiesel engines BMW M51 straight-6 engine (shown in an E36 3 Series) The post-facelift V8 models (535i and 540i) continued to use the M62TÜ engine. įor the facelift of the model range in the year 2000, the M52 was replaced by the BMW M54 straight-6 engine and the version used in the 530i model topped the Ward's 10 Best Engines list in 20. In late 1998, the "technical update" (TÜ) versions of these engines were introduced, introducing double VANOS to the M52 and single VANOS to the M62, primarily to increase torque at low rpm. Separate to the latent heat accumulator is the Residual Heat function (activated by a button labelled "REST"), : 104 which allows the demister and cabin heater to use the heat of an engine that has recently been turned off (using an electric pump to push hot coolant through the heater core).Įngines Petrol engines BMW M54 straight-6 engine BMW M62 V8 engineĪt launch, the petrol engines consisted of the BMW M52 straight-6 engines and the BMW M62 V8 engines. The next time the vehicle is started, this heat is automatically used to reduce exhaust emissions (by heating the engine up to operating temperature quicker), for cabin heating and window defrosting. The insulated tank can store heat for several days. The accumulator stores engine heat by converting a salt from solid to liquid form ( phase transition). Ī "latent heat accumulator" was available as an option up until September 1999. Special options available options on wagon models were either a roller blind or extending cargo cover with patrician net for the rear cargo area, roller sun visors for rear and side windows. Several models were available in Sports or Executive trim levels. Satellite navigation was also available, initially using maps on CD-ROMs, then moving to DVD maps in 2002. Standard equipment on the launch models included dual front and side airbags, pretensioners and load limiters for the front seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, traction control, power steering, and air conditioning. The E39 was one of the first vehicles (alongside the E38 7 Series) to have curtain airbags, which protect the occupants' heads in a side impact. ![]() Interior: post-facelift (with M-sport steering wheel) Production of wagon/estate models began in November 1996. ![]() In December 1995 sales of sedan models began on the European mainland. The E39 premiered in September 1995 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In May 1995 BMW published the first official photos of the E39. The domestic German design patent was filed on 20 April 1994, with an E39 prototype. With design selection in 1992, the series development phase began and took 39 months until start of production. The final design by Joji Nagashima was selected in June 1992 and later frozen for production under new design chief Chris Bangle. It was the first M5 model to be powered by a V8 engine.ĭevelopment for the E34's successor began in 1989, and ended in 1995. The high performance E39 M5 sedan was introduced in 1998, powered by a 4.9 L (302 cu in) DOHC V8 engine. Unlike its E34 predecessor and E60 successor, the E39 was not available with all-wheel drive. Rack and pinion steering was used for four- and six-cylinder models, the first time that a 5 Series has used this steering system in significant volumes. ![]() It was also the first 5 Series where a four-cylinder diesel engine was available. The proportion of chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39, and it was the first 5 Series to use aluminium for all major components in the front suspension or any in the rear. The E39 was replaced by the E60 5 Series in 2003, however E39 Touring models remained in production until May 2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the station wagon body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996. The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series range of executive cars, which was manufactured from 1995 to 2004. Rear wheel drive with a 5 or 6 speed manual or automatic ![]()
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