The E39 facelift, also known as LCI, models began production in September 2000 for the 2001 model year, with the 520i receiving a new 2171 cc engine in Germany to replace the older 1991 cc unit. The Alpina D10 diesel entered production in April 2000 and was introduced in February 2000 as Alpina's first diesel, and the Alpina B10 V8 post facelift started in September 2000. The E39 premiered five years earlier and saw a facelift to keep it competitive.
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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW
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1. Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (E39)
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LCI) models began production in September 2000
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LCI) models began production in September 2000
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The Alpina D10 was the first diesel model produced by Alpina and was introduced in February 2000
Body style, sedan: Development and launch
It was launched in the saloon body style
Body style, station-wagon: Development and launch
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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