Wiesmann Wiesmann to launch MF4 and MF5 convertible

[Bartek S.]

The Wiesmann GT has been on sale for almost three years now and in that time there have been very little changes to the car’s specifications, except for the introduction of the M5-powered MF5 last year. That’s set to change as the German niche sports carmaker is planning to launch open top roadster versions of its current MF4 GT and high-performance MF5.

The new models are strictly limited for sale in Europe but with production expected to increase to 350 units annually (Wiesmann will build 250 cars this year) there’s hope more exports will start. At the end of the year the first RHD versions will be delivered to the UK, reports AutoWeek.
The MF4 continues to run BMW’s 362hp (270kW) 4.8L V8 engine while the MF5 newcomer packs the potent 5.0L V10 from the M5/M6. Weighing just 1,250kg, the Wiesmann GT MF5 will sprint from 0-100km/h in just over four seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 280km/h.
Wiesmann GT MF5
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=1http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=2http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=3http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=4http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=5http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=6
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=7http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5339&idg=1&idi=8
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/news/wiesmann-to-launch-mf4-and-mf5-convertibles-next-year/

 

[Bartek S.]

M5-powered Wiesmann MF5 enters production

After debuting a concept version of its M5-powered MF5 roadster at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Germany’s Wiesmann has finally released new high-res images and full specifications for the production version of the car. Production will officially start this month at Wiesmann’s new factory in Germany, which only opened last week, and will be joined by a new convertible model later in the year.

As previously reported, the MF5 packs the same 5.0L V10 engine used by BMW’s M Division for its M5 and M6 models and is based on Wiesmann’s current GT. Differentiating the MF5 from the normal GT is the aggressive rear wing and diffuser, necessary for maintaining downforce on the rear axle at high speeds. With an available 507hp on tap, the MF5 sprints from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310km/h.
Drive is sent to the rear wheels via BMW’s seven-speed sequential manual gearbox and limited slip differential. Rolling stock consists of 19in BBS RS-GT alloy wheels housing dual-piston sliding calipers with perforated composite disks.
Underneath the retro-styled body sits an ultra-modern aluminum monocoque chassis that’s glued and riveted together. Combined with a lightweight fiber-glass body, the MF5 weighs in at just 1,380kg. It stretches 4.3m in length and is 1.95m across and just 1.17m high.
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=1http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=2http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=3http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=4http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=5http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=6
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=7http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=8http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=9http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=10http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=5394&idg=1&idi=11
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/m5-powered-wiesmann-mf5-enters-production/

 

[Bruce]

Amazing car (and company for that matter).