The Drive interviews Alex Roy and Ai Design owner Mathew Figliola on the Polizei E39M5 they built in order to beat the long standing Cannonball Run record from the east coast to west coast. Grab a snack.
This e39M5 V8 swapped 2002 is nothing short of impressive. Structural updates that are hard to see, plenty of original parts, plenty of updates, custom drivetrain and brake setup. Good stuff.
The After Drive crew ask an age old questions about the long lineage of BMW automobiles; which is the best of all time? The phrase 'best of all time' frames the answer in a very particular light, as the E30M3 definitely lead to the most motorsport and sale success for the brand, but is there any other car that better embodies what a BMW is all about? 3.0 CSL? E39M5? My criteria? Has to be an analogue car (manual transmission, N/A power, hydraulic power steering, light on stability control), has to be a favorite of enthusiast drivers (so sales numbers aren't important), being an M-car helps, but isn't absolutely necessary and last is know among enthusiasts for driving dynamics and engagement.