The E39 was the first M5 with a V8, the S62, rated at 394 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. It was also the first M5 with aluminum front suspension parts and a multi-link rear. For 2001 it gained halogen corona ring headlights, known as Angel Eyes, and LED tail-lights. This one is a 2001 M5 with a manual gearbox, basically stock apart from lowering springs and a few aesthetic touches.