Re: Wiesmann MF5 GT Make no mistake, I'd still more than happily take that car as it is. :eusa_danc I'd just like to see a different colour, and perhaps more pictures! Anybody got anymore?
Re: Wiesmann MF5 GT wish they had revealed in a better colour. For a car of such stature, "bubbgle gum blue" is hardly the colour to unveil such an anticipated car.
Wiesmann-GT MF 5 - first pictures Wiesmann doesn't present the new car on the IAA! They opened a new showroom in one of the towers of Frankfurts Skyline...:t-cheers: Wiesmann - MF5 edit: The MF5 will get the M5 engine, that produces 507 hp and has 10 cylinders... :bowdown:
Re: Wiesmann-GT MF 5 - first pictures No problem, Bruce...but thanks anyway... I like to make other people happy... :t-cheers:
Re: Wiesmann-GT MF 5 - first pictures Awesome car, but the color is very....German! :t-hihi::all_coholukeface:
Re: Wiesmann-GT MF 5 - first pictures Ok, so here are my impressions: I've been following Wiesmann for a couple of years now. Needless to say they're an interesting company and one that I very much respect. They don't make junk; they make quality products which are not only exciting to look at, but apparently, to drive (no personal experience I'm afraid, so I'll have to rely on press reactions). The MF3 was the first of their vehicles which I had great appreciation for and when the MF4 came out, I nearly died. So I suppose it's suffice to say that I've been eagerly awaiting the release of a 10-Cylinder MF. As for the MF5: Evidently, Wiesmann's reworking of the front-facia (headlamps and what-not) and rear-end (funky spoiler) have left the quirky and almost English-like MF4 looking far more sinister than it has every before; whereas the MF4 was about exquisite detailing, the MF5 make no apologies looking like it just stepped out of the racing department. Still, if I may be honest, it may be a little too over the top. I wasn't expecting such a great deal of change to the the MF4's already gorgeous bodywork. Nevertheless, I can't say that I dislike it. It's pretty rockin' - move over Corvette Z06:eusa_danc I'd really like to see a different colour though, but I imagine I'll have to wait a little while for that. The question that remains answering is what type of transmission will the MF5 have? Will it been paired with SMG, or will it feature a conventional 6-speed? I'd like to imagine both... Do take note that with the MF3, Wiesmann allows the car to be ordered with either a 5 or 6 speed 'box, or the E46 M3's SMG transmission. Once again, awesome machine and props BMW for allowing Wiesmann that spectacular V10. :bowdown:
Re: Wiesmann-GT MF 5 - first pictures I was taking a look at the pictures again and no doubt, this car features SMG. And do take note, that steering wheel has an airbag! No Wiesmann before it has. I hope they allow customers to opt for a manual transmission though...
Looks like a Raid steering wheel (a German company that makes steering wheels with integrated airbags which replaces the original wheel plus airbag). All the Ruf also have these Raid steering wheels, so they must something fabulous...
You just can't take the normal model, the ceramic brakes are such a bargain... Only 20.00€ for a pair of ceramic plates, why not? :t-crazy2: The time when it was brand new, so very expensive, are over now!
Finally a PR kit... here you go Bruce! Wiesmann GT MF 5 World Premiere Press Release Completed just in time for the start of the IAA: the Wiesmann GT with the model name of MF 5 and a 10-cylinder motor. Hiding behind this unpretentious name is the most exciting sports car ever to be presented by Wiesmann to the public. It is a perfect blend of the corporate philosophy’s contents, which is a combination of beautiful body shapes and state-of-the-art technology. The appearance of this super sports car alone would clearly signal the arrival of something extraordinary: a very low and cowered-down body in combination with wide base tyres stand for abounding power and a highly racy vehicle to be expected. Wiesmann fulfils the desire of many a GT enthousiast, who had welcome the successful expansion of the Wiesmann model portfolio, and who, at the same time, had still wanted for the engine to become even racier. Dipl.-Kfm. Friedhelm Wiesmann (business graduate), spokesman of the board, explains: „Our intention is to meet these demands with the GT MF 5. This new sports car tops off our porfolio of models, setting the new benchmark when it comes to the Wiesmann sports cars’ driving performance – which is rather impressive anyhow.“ Dipl.-Ing. Martin Wiesmann (graduate engineer), managing director in charge of development and production, says: „Compared to the normal GT, it is already the outer appearance of the MF 5 that would be outstanding: both a wing as well as a diffusor generate the necessary rear-suspension drive line, thus ensuring an excellent stability especially for those high-speed moments. A lot of effort went into the development of a high-performance chassis to make sure the MF 5 driver will enjoy the ride and yet will at all times be safe no matter what.” The drive system of this super sports car comprises a 12:1 compacted V 10-cylinder front-mounted mid-engine with a cubic capacity of 5 litres boasting 507 HP which are generated by 7,750 crankshaft rotations. A maximum torque of 520 Nm ensures a powerful drive at all speeds and driving fun at its best. GT experts will immediately notice the lower total height (- 5 cm), the slight increase in width (+ 9,6 cm), and the increase in total length by 8 cm to 4.3 m compared to the MF 4 with a correspondingly bigger track gauge of + 10 cm (front) and + 9.8 cm (rear). These details are crucial for its very low centre of gravity and hence its good roadability. In spite of all its safety features, the vehicle’s bigger size, the engine’s high capacity, and the corresponding sequential 7-speed transmission system (in connection with a variable differential lock) account for a modest increase in weight of only 100 kg compared to the MF 4. The resulting driving performance is beyond each doubt: the acceleration time of 0 – 100 km/h is 3.9 seconds, and the power to weight ratio amounts to a sensational 2.7 kg/HP. With this value the MF 5 ranks among the top class of the sportsters league. In order to be able to control such a powerful vehicle, both its driver as well as its fellow passenger need to be in close contact with it. The GT MF 5 therefore comes with especially designed bucket seats with an excellent lateral support, which by request may be adjusted to the driver’s and fellow passenger’s body contours. They give the necessary support, for the passengers to have a firm grasp in view of the great acceleration forces that may develop, and to be able to fully enjoy the driving performance. Special carbon seats are also available by request. The passengers’ safety is ensured by energy absorbing car body parts, by a stiff aluminium monocoque including a side-collision protection structure, and by the serial ABS combined with a dynamic stability control system DSC. The months following the world premiere will be reserved for fine tuning and long-term as well as endurance testing, in order to fulfil all requirements of those already highly interested in Wiesmann’s newest super sports car. The market launch of the Wiesmann GT MF 5 fully suitable for daily use is scheduled for spring of 2008. The price of the GT MF 5 with its comprehensive equipment amounts to 178,900 € incl. VAT. Exclusive carbon parts are also available by request. Preliminary Technical Data Wiesmann GT MF5 ENGINE: V10 Front-mounted mid-engine with three-way catalytic converter, petrol injection, stainless-steel double-pipe exhaust cylinder/valves: 10 / 4 cubic capacity: 4,999 cm3 bore/stroke: 92.0 / 75.2 mm capacity rating / speed rating: 373 kW / 507 hp / 7,750 min-1 max. torque / number of revolutions: 520 Nm / 6,100 min-1 max. number of revolutions: 8,250 min-1 compaction: 12:1 fuel type / octane number: 95-98 ROZ fuel consumption: combined 14.8 l/100km town 22.7 l/100km out of town 10.2 l/100km CO2 emission: combined 357 g/km emission type: EU 4 MOTOR CONTROL: digital motor electronics (DME), double VANOS (variable camshaft control), fully electronically controlled single throttle valve, shear force oil supply, ion-current knock control system, three-way catalytic converter, heated lambda probe, activated carbon filter, controlled fuel tank venting, light-alloy engine block, light-alloy cylinder head, on-board diagnostics, double-flow exhaust system WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS: curb weight: 1,380 kg permitted weight in total: 1,650 kg axle load distribution front / rear: 50 / 50 length/width/height: 4,300 / 1,956 / 1,170 mm wheelbase: 2,507 mm front track gauge: 1,560 mm rear track gauge: 1,636 mm CONSTRUCTION: aluminium monocoque, bonded and riveted BODY: high-quality, fibre-glass reinforced composite material, diffusor, rear wing, enlarged air inlets, green-toned color glazing, laminated-glass windscreen, safety glass side window and rear screen, free choice of paint TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: sequential 7-gear SMG automatic transmission gear ratio 1): 3.99/2.65/1.81/1.39/1.16/1/0.83 R 3.99 rear axle ratio: 3.62:1 differential: variable differential lock DRIVING PERFORMANCE: top speed 310 km/h acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.9 s TANK CAPACITY: 70 liters CHASSIS / WHEELS: front suspension: double wishbone axle, stabilisator rear suspension: double wishbone axle and trailing link, stabilisator front rims: 8,5J x 19, light-alloy RS-GT rear rims: 10,0J x 19, light-alloy RS-GT tyre dimensions: VA 245/40 ZR 19 / HA 275/30 ZR 19 front brakes: compound brake ventilated discs rear brakes: compound brake ventilated discs SAFETY: air bags for driver and fellow passenger, integrated side-collision protection, ABS (antilock braking system), DSC (dynamic stability control), safety steering column adjustable in height and length, BMW safety system incl. approved electronic immobiliser system (Elektronische Wegfahrsperre EWS lll), 3-point seat belts, hydraulic power-assisted steering EQUIPMENT: refrigerator, bucket seats, leather interior, Xenon headlamps and additional headlamps, central locking system, electric window lift, electric wing mirror adjustment, electronic revolution counter, electronic tachometer, fuel gauge, water temperatur gauge, oil temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, analog watch, aluminium gear lever knob, velour carpet in passenger compartment and boot, glove box with lighting, passenger compartment lighting [Source: Wiesmann GmbH via WCF]
Excellent, thank you Martin! 100kg weight increase over the MF4 (which isn't surprising), but it's still mighty impressive considering the vehicle is under 1400kg.
I love this car.:bowdown: :t-drive: Some more pics from this gallery: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/wiesmann-gt-mf5-pre-preview/400776/full/
