Showing posts with label Wiesmann. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 10, 2011

2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept

2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept
Wiesmann German sports car manufacturer showcased the design study of a twoseater, extremely purist, convertible sports car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show  this week launched a new brand Spyder Wiesmann. The vehicle was described as a two-seater roadster and pure example of the next generation of serial Wiesmann sports car eccentric.
Powerful, ultra-light and purist, the 2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept is the essence of Wiesmann's philosophy. With a kerb weight of less than 1000 kg, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h less than 4 s and makes a top speed of approx. 290 km/h. Basis for this excellent performance is a 420-hp V8 high speed motor which is powered by a 4 liters of engine capacity. You can recognize these numbers as digits, high speed V-8 motor show in the BMW M3, which is not surprising considering that BMW will find the official engine supplier for Wiesmann.
As for the exterior of the 2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept, the two-seater has no doors, no windscreen and no wing mirrors. It’s also as low to the ground as a kart and features a massive pair of intakes at the front that make it look like Batman’s racing car.
“The 2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept design study is based on the Wiesmann brothers' early designs, though it also incorporates their many years of experience in sports car construction. It demonstrates the sports car manufacturer's receptiveness to trends because many Wiesmann fans have approached the company founders in recent years with requests for an extremely purist model,” stated the official press release.
2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept
In Geneve there will be a design study presented, which needs to undergo the judgement of the experts. General Manager of the manufactory Friedhelm Wiesmann says: "We want to test the marketability of such cars in Geneve", and he goes on: "The feedback of customers, partners and experts has high influence on the consideration of advancing the Spyder model." Wiesmann has not yet decided whether to put the Spyder into production. If it does go into production, this won't be before 2012.
2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept
About Wiesmann:
Wiesmann is the leading manufactory of purist sports cars, combining classic design with state-of-the-art technology. Since its foundation by Friedhelm and Martin Wiesmann in 1988, Wiesmann stands for the manufacturing of individual sports cars whose every detail is crafted by hand. The premium features are designed according to the customers' personal preferences, so every Wiesmann is a truly unique car and one that creates an exclusive driving experience for the individual unlike no other.
2011 Wiesmann Sport Cars Spyder Concept

Monday, October 25, 2010

V8 power for Wiesmann

Niche German sports car manufacturer Wiesmann has switched to V8 power for its MF4 and MF5 models. The move has come about because the BMW V10 engines which it previously used are no longer being built.



But Wiesmann is sticking with BMW as supplier for the replacements, a pair of 4.4 litre V8s that both feature twin turbochargers and direct injection.



The Roadster MF4 and GT MF4 get the engine currently seen in the BMW 550i. That means 401 bhp (300 kW / 407 PS) and peak torque of 600 Nm, which is enough to propel the Wiesmann from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is just over 180 mph (290 km/h).





For the MF5, Wiesmann has gone for the M Power version employed in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. Boasting a very healthy 547 bhp (408 kW / 555 PS) and 680 Nm maximum torque, performance is correspondingly impressive: 0 to 60 mph takes 3.9 seconds, while the top speed is 193 mph (310 km/h). Like the MF4, the MF5 is available in Roadster and GT guises.





The Roadster MF3 meanwhile continues with six-cylinder power, although updates have now made it Euro 5 compliant.