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The E39 540i Six-Speed, on Its Own Terms

A V8, a Getrag six-speed and standard sport suspension: BMW's 2001 US equipment sheets make a more interesting introduction than “not an M5.”

25 September 2026

• BMW E39 540i
• manual transmission
• V8 engine
• sport suspension
• BMW
• manual transmissions