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2012 Current Models
Sports Car
GT MF 3
GT MF 4
GT MF 5

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 autos "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 roadsters and the Wiesmann GT MF 4 Coupé, all of which utilize engine and transmission components supplied by BMW.

Wiesmann plans to begin exporting vehicles to the USA by 2010.<ref>Autoweek Wiesmann Article</ref>

Current models

MF 30

The MF 30 is a classic, open two-seater roadster.

Specifications

Chassis Hot-dipped galvanized steel, aluminum clad
Body High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material
Engine BMW 6-cylinder engine – Capacity 2,979 cm3
Rated power/rated speed 170 kW/231 PS / 5,900 rpm
max. torque/speed 300 Nm / 3,400 rpm
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 l / 100 km - Highway 12.8 l / 100 km
Combined 6.9 l / 100 km
Transmission 5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II)
Power Train Rear wheel drive
Perfromance Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Acceleration: 0 -100 km/h: 5.9 sec.
Suspension MacPherson strut front suspension with transverse link, stabilizer
Central control arm rear axle with leading and transverse link, stabilizer
Weight 1,080 kg
Dimensions Length: 3.86 m / Width: 1.75 m / Height: 1.16 m

MF 3

The MF 3 differs from the MF 30 only in its engine.

Specifications

Chassis Hot-dipped galvanized steel, aluminum clad
Body High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material
Engine BMW 6-cylinder engine – Capacity 3,246 cm3
Rated power/rated speed 252 kW / 343 PS / 7.900 rpm
max. torque/speed 365 Nm / 4.900 rpm
Fuel Consumption City 11.1 l / 100 km - Highway 17.8 l / 100 km
Combined 8.4 l / 100 km
Transmission 5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II)
Power Train Rear wheel drive
Perfromance Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec.
Suspension MacPherson strut front suspension with transverse link, stabilizer
Central control arm rear axle with leading and transverse link, stabilizer
Weight 1,180 kg
Dimensions Length: 3.86 m / Width: 1.75 m / Height: 1.16 m

GT MF 4

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.

Specifications

Chassis Aluminum
Body High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material
Engine BMW 8-cylinder engine – Capacity 4,799 cm3
Rated power/rated speed 270 kW/367 PS / 6,300/rpm
max. torque/speed 490 Nm / 3,500 rpm.
Fuel Consumption City 11.7 l / 100 km - Highway 17.2 l / 100 km
Combined 8.6 l / 100 km
Transmission 6-speed manual
Power Train Rear wheel drive
Perfromance Maximum speed: 280 km/h
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 1,240 kg
Dimensions Length: 4.23 m / Width: 1.85 m / Height: 1.19 m

Other models

Other models exist such as the MF 28 or the MF 35.

See Also

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