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 Ã 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.
This M5 just had some repairs done to it at The Sportscar Clinic in April 2026. There is an attached invoice in the pictures.
90,107 kilometers
