Wiesmann
Encyclopedia
Wiesmann is an automobile
manufacturer in Germany
. The company was founded in 1985 by the brothers Martin Wiesmann (graduate engineer) and Friedhelm Wiesmann (bachelor of commerce). The cars are manufactured by hand in Dülmen
. The Wiesmann logo portrays a gecko
, as Wiesmann cars "stick to the road like geckos to a wall".
The company originally manufactured custom hard-tops for convertibles, which they continue to do. The first roadster left the workshop in 1993. As of 2006, they produce the Wiesmann MF 3 and MF 30 roadster
s and the Wiesmann GT
MF 4 coupé
, all of which utilize engine
and transmission
components supplied by BMW
.
Wiesmann had plans to begin exporting vehicles to the USA by 2010, but recent reports indicate that Wiesmann has no immediate plans to sell vehicles in the United States because of exchange rates and the high costs of modifying and testing the cars in order to make them road-legal there.
The MF 30 is a classic, open two-seater roadster
.
The MF 3 differs from the MF 30 only in its engine.
The GT is a closed two-seater with more power than the other models, intended for long distance touring. The GT was first produced in 2003.
gave the GT MF5 Roadster a positive review during their road-test in September 2010.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufacturer in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The company was founded in 1985 by the brothers Martin Wiesmann (graduate engineer) and Friedhelm Wiesmann (bachelor of commerce). The cars are manufactured by hand in Dülmen
Dülmen
Dülmen is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.-Geography:Dülmen is situated in the south part of the Münsterland area, between the Lippe river to the south, the Baumberge hills to the north and the Ems river to the east...
. The Wiesmann logo portrays a gecko
Gecko
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm....
, as Wiesmann cars "stick to the road like geckos to a wall".
The company originally manufactured custom hard-tops for convertibles, which they continue to do. The first roadster left the workshop in 1993. As of 2006, they produce the Wiesmann MF 3 and MF 30 roadster
Roadster
A roadster is a two-seat open car with emphasis on sporty handling and without a fixed roof or side weather protection. Strictly speaking a roadster with wind-up windows is a convertible but as true roadsters are no longer made the distinction is now irrelevant...
s and the Wiesmann GT
Grand tourer
A grand tourer is a high-performance luxury automobile designed for long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement....
MF 4 coupé
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
, all of which utilize engine
Internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high-temperature and high -pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine...
and transmission
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
components supplied by BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
.
Wiesmann had plans to begin exporting vehicles to the USA by 2010, but recent reports indicate that Wiesmann has no immediate plans to sell vehicles in the United States because of exchange rates and the high costs of modifying and testing the cars in order to make them road-legal there.
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MF 30
The MF 30 is a classic, open two-seater roadster
Roadster
A roadster is a two-seat open car with emphasis on sporty handling and without a fixed roof or side weather protection. Strictly speaking a roadster with wind-up windows is a convertible but as true roadsters are no longer made the distinction is now irrelevant...
.
Specifications
| Chassis | Hot-dipped galvanized steel, aluminum clad |
| Body | High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material |
| Engine | BMW 6-cylinder engine – Capacity 2,979 cc |
| Rated power/rated speed 170 kW/231 hp / 5,900 rpm | |
| max. torque/speed 300 N·m (221 ft·lbf) / 3,400 rpm | |
| Fuel Consumption | City 12.8 L/100 km - Highway 6.9 L/100 km |
| Combined 9.1 L/100 km | |
| Transmission | 5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II) |
| Power Train | Rear wheel drive |
| Performance | Maximum speed: 230 kilometre per hour |
| Acceleration: 0 –100 km/h: 5.0 sec. | |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut MacPherson strut The MacPherson strut is a type of car suspension system which uses the axis of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot. It is widely used in modern vehicles and named after Earle S. MacPherson, who developed the design.-History:... front suspension with transverse link, stabilizer |
| Central control arm rear axle with leading and transverse link, stabilizer | |
| Weight | 1080 kg (2,381 lb) |
| Dimensions | Length: 3.86 m (152 in) / Width: 1.75 m (68.9 in) / Height: 1.16 m (45.7 in) |
MF 3
Specifications
| Chassis | Hot-dipped galvanized steel, aluminum clad |
| Body | High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material |
| Engine | BMW 6-cylinder engine (see BMW S54 BMW S54B32 The S54B32 was a high-performance engine used in BMW M vehicles. The block was made from grey cast iron rather than aluminum to achieve greater rigidity from the same dimensions. It is a 3.2 L engine; bore is and stroke is... ) – Capacity 3,246 cc |
| Rated power/rated speed 252 kW / 343 hp / 7.900 rpm | |
| max. torque/speed 365 N·m (269 ft·lbf) / 4.900 rpm | |
| Fuel Consumption | City 17.8 L/100 km - Highway 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined 11.1 L/100 km | |
| Transmission | 5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II) |
| Power Train | Rear wheel drive |
| Performance | Maximum speed: 255 kilometre per hour |
| Acceleration: 0–100 km/h: 5.0 sec. | |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut MacPherson strut The MacPherson strut is a type of car suspension system which uses the axis of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot. It is widely used in modern vehicles and named after Earle S. MacPherson, who developed the design.-History:... front suspension with transverse link, stabilizer |
| Central control arm rear axle with leading and transverse link, stabilizer | |
| Weight | 1180 kg (2,601 lb) |
| Dimensions | Length: 3.86 m (152 in) / Width: 1.75 m (68.9 in) / Height: 1.16 m (45.7 in) |
| Price | ~£60,000 |
GT MF 4
Specifications
| Chassis | Aluminum |
| Body | High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material |
| Engine | BMW twin turbocharged V8 engine (see BMW N63 BMW N63 The N63 is a family of 4.4L, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8 automobile engines produced by BMW since 2008.-Specifications:The N63B44 features a reverse-flow air design in which the turbochargers are mounted in the engine valley and the intake manifolds are located on the sides of the block... ) – Capacity 4,395 cc |
| Rated power/rated speed 300 kW/402 HP/407 PS / 5,500-6,400/rpm | |
| max. torque/speed 600 N·m (443 ft·lbf) / 1,750-4,500 rpm. | |
| Fuel Consumption | City 17.2 L/100 km - Highway 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined 12.3 L/100 km | |
| Transmission | 6-speed sports automatic |
| Power Train | Rear wheel drive |
| Performance | Maximum speed: 291 kilometre per hour |
| Acceleration: 0–100 km/h: 4.6 sec. | |
| Suspension | Single wheel suspension front and rear |
| front: aluminium double transverse link | |
| rear: aluminium double transverse link with trailing link | |
| Weight | 1390 kg (3,064 lb) |
| Dimensions | Length: 4.23 m (166.5 in) / Width: 1.85 m (72.8 in) / Height: 1.19 m (46.9 in) |
GT MF5
The GT MF5 is a closed two-seater & two-seater roadster with more power than the other models. The GT MF5 was first produced in 2009, and the roadster will be limited to just 55 examples. GTspiritGTspirit
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gave the GT MF5 Roadster a positive review during their road-test in September 2010.
Specifications
| Chassis | Aluminium-monocoque, bonded and riveted |
| Body | High-quality, glass fiber bodyshell |
| Engine | BMW TwinPower twin-scroll twin turbocharged V8 engine (see S63) – Capacity 4,395 cc |
| Rated power/rated speed 408 kW / 547 hp / 555 PS / 5,750-6,250 rpm | |
| max. torque/speed 680 N·m (502 ft·lbf) / 1,500-5,650 rpm | |
| Fuel Consumption | City 15.8 L/100 km - Highway 7.9 L/100 km |
| Combined 12.9 L/100 km | |
| Transmission | 6-speed sports automatic gearbox (steering wheel paddle shifters) |
| Power Train | Rear wheel drive |
| Performance | Maximum speed: 311 kilometre per hour |
| Acceleration: 0–100 km/h: 3.9 sec. | |
| Suspension | |
| Front: Aluminum double wishbone suspension with coil springs, anti roll bar | |
| Rear: Aluminum double wishbone, trailing arm suspension with coil springs, anti roll bar | |
| Weight | 1405 kg (3,097 lb) |
| Dimensions | Length: 4.22 m (166.1 in) / Width: 1.95 m (76.8 in) / Height: 1.18 m (46.5 in) |
| Price | €189,500 + |