E39 models remained in production until May 2004 even after the E60 had been launched in 2003, bringing the fourth generation to an end after nine years. The Alpina B10 V8 S, the last of the Alpina E39 variants, also ended its run in May 2004. The 5 Series continued with the E60 in saloon and Touring bodies. It was built mostly at Dingolfing, with complete knock down assembly in several countries including Mexico and Indonesia.
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
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models remained in production until May 2004.
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models remained in production until May 2004.
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Alpina B10 3.2, 3.3, V8 and V8S petrol-engined models were built in saloons and wagon body styles based on the E39 from January 1997 to May 2004.
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It was launched in the saloon body style
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with the station wagon body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
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