In 1998, in cooperation with BMW M GmbH "decided to introduce a special version labeled M5. Version was offered only as a sedan. Distinguished from the "civilian" revised details. Have a great front bumper air intake, rear bumper while the position on the sports exhaust and delicate diffuser. In the eyes of a dash is also a major 18-inch aluminum wheels with rims, covering power in a large anti-lock brakes. The biggest advantage is the engine M5 Edition. A true athlete with a capacity of 4.9l reached 400km power and torque of 500Nm equally. These results translate well on performance. Acceleration to 100km / h was 5.3 s. Tip speedometer arrested at 250km / h (electronically limited speed - after removing the speed limiter around 280km / h was not an issue).