What changes were made to the E39 M5 during the time that it was produced?
Though there were no major mechanical alterations to the E39 M5 during its entire production run, there were a number of equipment alterations that appeared with the 2001 model-year M5 (from 9/00 production). These include: -Revised headlight design incorporating illuminated “Angel Eye” rings -“Jeweled” tallight design -Park Distance Control sensors in the front bumper (previously in rear only) -Thicker three-spoke M steering wheel identical to the one fitted to the E46 M3 -Grey instrument faces -Solar sensor for standard automatic climate control -Revised navigation/audio unit with larger (6.5-inch) monitor -Rear head protection airbags added -Second-generation M Mobility tire repair system in place of earlier version -Available M Audio System with special tweeters, Kevlar/carbon coaxial speakers and two subwoofers behind the rear console -Alcantara headliner included with Extended Leather interior (previously only included with Complete Leather) For the subsequent two model years, ch
