The 2000 BMW M5 (E39) is a sports saloon car developed by BMW as the performance model of the E39 5 Series generation.
The M5 is powered by a S62 4.9 litre V8 engine specifically designed for high-performance application. It is also the first model to be built on a production line, as opposed to previous generations which were handbuilt by BMW's M division.[3]
Games[]
Need for Speed: High Stakes[]
The M5 appears in Need for Speed: High Stakes as a class AA vehicle and is available from the beginning of the game. It is available for $120,000 in the career mode of the PC release and $45,000 in the PlayStation release.
The M5 comes with great straight-line performance but does not corner as well as its rivals due to a high weight, which can be useful for ramming opponents in Hot Pursuit mode. It is also one of only two cars in the game to feature BMW's DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) driving assist that gives the car improved traction.
Description
| “ | Viewed by auto experts as the ultimate executive express, the BMW M5 offers a unique combination of high performance, superb comfort, and outstanding refinement. With its sportscar-like response and handling, the M5 continues a BMW tradition of excellence that goes back to 1928, when the German company branched out into auto manufacturing after building a worldwide reputation in the aircraft engine industry. The M5 was developed and engineered by the "M" division of BMW, and draws on racing experience that includes wins on the racetracks of the world in every class, from Formula One to Touring Cars. M5 power comes from a highly sophisticated mostly aluminum, five-liter V8 that endows the car with very rapid acceleration, and a top speed designed to be completely at home on Germany's unlimited speed Autobahns. M5 owners like the subtle statement this car makes, while its dynamic front air dam 18-inch alloy wheels and four purposeful exhaust pipes make it clearly identifiable as M power. The cabin is as luxurious as a Fortune 500 boardroom to make the exec on the move feel at home. Burl walnut trim graces dash and console, and opulent leathers are used for seating and door panels. An optional navigation system means there's no excuse to be late for a business meeting. The M5 represents the most dynamic example of what makes BMW "M" the most powerful letter in the world. |
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— In-game Showcase
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Pursuit[]
The Pursuit M5 is a police vehicle that appears on all European and Australian tracks. It can be unlocked for driving by the player from the beginning of the game.
The Pursuit M5 comes with an Australian, British, French, and German livery that are respective to each of its track setting appearance. The PC release includes a North American livery, but this is not included in the Australia and New Zealand PC releases.
The Pursuit M5 is also required for unlocking additional police vehicles in the PlayStation release:
- Arresting 10 speeders with any of the European police liveries unlocks the Porsche 911 Turbo (993) police car.
- Arresting 10 speeders with the Australian police livery unlocks the Lamborghini Diablo SV police car.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2[]
The M5 appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 as a class D vehicle in the PlayStation 2 release, and as a tier 4 vehicle in all other releases. It is available from the beginning in all releases.
Description
| “ | 400 horsepower from a 32-valve V8 engine combined with a six-speed gearbox gives the BMW M5 a 0 to 60 miles an hour time of 5.3 seconds. With a zero to 60 miles an hour time of 5.3 seconds, the BMW M5's V8 engine provides 400 horsepower at 6600 RPMs and a top speed of over 150 miles an hour. The BMW M5: From Germany comes this 4000 pound speed demon. Its 5 liter V8 engine has a maximum speed of 7000 RPMs, giving the M5 a top speed of over 150 miles an hour. |
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— In-game Description
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Pursuit[]
The Pursuit M5 is a police variant unlocked in the Gamecube, PC, and Xbox releases upon collecting 10,000 NFS Points.
In the PlayStation 2 release, it becomes available in Challenge Mode upon completing the Pursuit BMW M5 Challenge. To unlock it for You're the Cop mode, players must lead all laps in a Hot Pursuit event with a full grid at advanced difficulty.
Description(Pursuit)
| “ | This is the Pursuit BMW M5. Designed to catch law breakers that have more than just an Inline 4 under the hood. |
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— In-game Description(Police variant)
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Trivia[]
- In the PC release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the M5 can be selected with either a Dakar Yellow, Cosmos Black, Alpine White, Imola Red, Estoril Blue, Fern Green Metallic, Techno Violet, or Arctic Silver body paint colour.
- In the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the Pursuit M5 is featured with an individual lightbar for each model.
- In the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, a playable variant of the Australian police model is only featured in the Australian PlayStation release, but becomes available in other releases if the player chooses "NFS PD" as their name.
- In the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the M5 has its rear emblem incorrectly mirrored.
- In the PAL PlayStation 2 release of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, the Pursuit BMW M5 uses a different livery due to the game's localisation.
- In all releases of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, the BMW M5's reverse light flare is incorrectly placed where the indicator would be; this is likely an oversight.
- The police variant of the BMW M5, at one point in development, could be modified with upgrades in the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes.
- In the Alpha 0.98 of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, a cut NFS edition with slightly improved performance can be found.
- In the PlayStation 2 demo of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, there's an unused NFS edition with slightly improved performance.
Gallery[]
Stock
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Police (Australian)
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Police (British)
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Police (French)
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Police (German)
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Police (North American)
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Stock
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Police (Australian)
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Police (British)
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Police (French)
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Police (German)
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Stock
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Police
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NFS Edition
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![Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 NFS Edition [Rear] (PlayStation 2 (Alpha 0.98))(Pre-release)](/wiki/File:NFSHP2_PS2_A098_BMWM5NFSEdition_FRONT.jpg "NFSHP2 PS2 A098 BMWM5NFSEdition FRONT.jpg (199 KB)")
![[Rear]](/wiki/File:NFSHP2_PS2_A098_BMWM5NFSEdition_REAR.jpg){kind=link}
Police (NTSC)
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Police (PAL)
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References[]
- ↑ Car Showcase - Stats (Need for Speed: High Stakes)
- ↑ Car Description (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2)
- ↑ Web link: Five Star - 25 years of the BMW M5