69,731 Original Miles
Manual Transmission
5.0L DOHC V8 (S62)
470 hp @ 6900 RPM*
419 lb/ft torque @ 5000 RPM*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 4.1 seconds
Top Speed: 191 MPH
*Base Price in 2003: $70,400+ Dinan package
Seller Asking:
$74,900
Fast Facts:
- Buyers who wanted the ultimate M5 while still retaining the factory warranty would turn to Dinan, whose highest performing offerings include the S2 (shown here) and a few years later, the S3 (supercharged)
- For the S2, Dinan chose to maintain the spirit of the M5 by keeping it naturally aspirated. Output was bumped by 76 horsepower, and a shorter final drive (3.45 vs 3.15) combined with a slightly higher redline made the S2 feel substantially faster than a regular M5 on the top end
- The S2 package focuses exclusively on engine breathing to create power – no internal engine modifications here. Carbon fiber air intakes, high flow MAFs, and bored-out throttle bodies with shorter, larger-diameter velocity stacks
- The S2 exhaust weighs 29 lbs less than stock and features Dinan’s bespoke 4:2:1 anti-version headers. Advertised as being made “with the finest materials”, these headers alone retailed for nearly $8k
- It took Dinan 2 years to reverse-engineer the BMW ECU and create their own code, referred to as their “Stage 6” software
- The suspension is fully upgraded to Dinan’s Stage 2 system, which is intended to maintain the balanced handling the M5 is known for: slightly stiffer Koni adjustable shocks, performance lowering springs, stiffer sway bars, and strut/shock tower braces. Period road tests report there is little change in ride quality compared to the stock M5, yet skidpad grip increases from 0.83 g to 0.87 g
- As a small but significant touch, Dinan takes the factory dual-mass flywheel and removes 7lbs. By eliminating the weight in the appropriate areas of the flywheel, rotational inertia is reduced by 40%. Car and Driver proclaimed “easier clutch engagement”, saying that it was actually easier to take off smoothly compared to the stock clutch
- The S2 package also includes a 3.45 LSD and an upgraded aluminum radiator to replace the (inadequate) factory plastic unit. A set of Dinan’s “Champion” forged lightweight wheels are wider than stock yet weigh only 18 lbs each
- While the S62 V8 is based off the 540i’s M62 V8, BMW claims the engines are 95% different. For the S62, VANOS was added to all four camshafts (vs only two on the 540i), and as a safety net, a double roller timing chain replaced the M62’s single-row chain. The more robust setup means the M5 is less prone to plastic timing chain guide failure than the 540i
Key Model Year Changes:
- Final year of the E39 M5
- Rear side airbags and a split-folding rear seat is now standard (September 2002 build date and onward)
- Very few changes were made on 2003 models as the E39 generation was phased out for the E60
- The M5 (all years) was the only E39 that could be optioned with an electric glass moonroof. All other E39 models could only be had with a sunroof. M5’s came mostly fully equipped – there were only a few options available from the factory. Some of the standard equipment could be deleted, such as the rear spoiler and “shadowline” trim
Seller Notes:
- Carbon Black over Imola Red interior
- Dinan S2 package was $28k when installed in 2007
- Enormous binder of records dating back to April 2006
- Dinan Champion forged lightweight wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (1,000 miles on tires)
- The paint is in excellent condition and has been corrected and sealed
- Interior shows very well with only minor wear on the drivers seat bolster. No rips or tears
- All interior items and buttons function as they should
- All owners manuals including the original Dinan brochure and a BMW E39 M5 build catalog, along with the nav DVDs
- Illuminated F10 M5 shifter has been fitted but I am also including a brand new OEM E39 M5 illuminated shifter
- OEM E39 M5 floormats were installed to keep the included Dinan mats in great condition
- The original cooling shroud and fan with the Dinan carb sticker are included
- Contact seller through Craigslist link below
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina – (more photos below)
- SOLD – Update: Seller’s Craigslist ad has been deleted (sold or removed from market)
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*SAE rated from factory. May not reflect current output.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
Mileage Disclaimer: NOC has not confirmed if the mileage stated by the seller is true and accurate. It is up to the buyer to verify these claims. Vehicle history reports, service records stating mileage, and even inspections of odometer tampering are recommended.
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