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With full M5 styling and interior, this perfect Touring conversion delivers a devastating 626whp supercharged S62 punch that lets you know it’s the ultimate performance estate.

Was the third generation of M5 the best? We chart its history and meet an owner who bought three to find his perfect specification.

The E39 5 Series was long considered the ‘best car in the world’. Now a modern classic, it remains a popular choice for BMW enthusiasts – ably demonstrated by this 528i SE.

If you want something done right, do it yourself, that’s how the saying goes, and that’s exactly what you need to do when you want a supercharged E39 M5 Touring...

While the E39 M5 is an awesome super saloon, transforming one into a full-on track machine is more work than most people would be willing to put in. But, as you can see, the owner of this hardcore build has done just that, and he’s created a devastatingly capable track-day monster.