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When the Wiesmann MF5 went into production last year, the world took notice, as the latest iteration of the potent and wildly styled coupe is the sort of car that commands attention. Now that the company has unveiled the Roadster version of the MF5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we can bring you these live images of the car.

The images reveal that the Roadster's curves stick very closely to the coupe's styling, being almost indistinguishable with the top up aside from the cloth material and contrasting color, though with the top down, the rear-heavy look of the coupe is replaced with a very balanced roadster profile.

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When the Wiesmann MF5 went into production last year, the world took notice, as the latest iteration of the potent and wildly styled coupe is the sort of car that commands attention. Now that the company has unveiled the Roadster version of the MF5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we can bring you these live images of the car. The images reveal that the Roadster's curves stick very closely to the coupe's styling, being almost indistinguishable with the top up aside from the cloth material and contrasting color, though with the top down, the rear-heavy look of the coupe is replaced with a very balanced roadster profile. The show car's bright orange top and matching wheels are likely to be tamed down for customer versions, though the Wiesmann is a car that draws eyes no matter its palette. Following on from the Roadster MF4, the Roadster MF5 takes all the best of the MF5 Coupe (pictured) and then gets rid of the confining metal roof. But if the idea of a drop-top MF5 gets your heart revving, you'd better act quickly - only 55 will be built. Powered by the same 507-horsepower BMW-sourced V-10 engine as its hard-top sister, the Roadster MF5 will dart to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 192 mph. It's not all about speed, however, as the car is also outfitted with some heavy-duty safety technology, including an aluminum monocoque chassis with integrated side-impact guards, dual-stage driver and passenger airbags and ABS, stability control and more. Pricing for the Roadster MF5 starts from €189,500, or about $267,500. [Wiesmann] Read More

Wiesmann’s MF5 has been in production for just over a year but the striking GT’s combination of a BMW M5 V10 drivetrain and seductively retro styling has made it very popular among performance circles. One group that has noticed the car is the FIA, which has picked it as the Official Safety Car for this year’s GT Championship. The new series kicks off on May 3 at Silverstone in Britain.

As previously mentioned, 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... Wiesmann’s MF5 has been in production for just over a year but the striking GT’s combination of a BMW M5 V10 drivetrain and seductively retro styling has made it very popular among performance circles. One group that has noticed the car is the FIA, which has picked it as the Official Safety Car for this year’s GT Championship. The new series kicks off on May 3 at Silverstone in Britain. As previously mentioned, 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 (378kW) on tap, the MF5 sprints from 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310km/h – essential for keeping the GT race cars at their peak. This year’s FIA GT Championship will be one of the most interesting in years. All 49 GT race cars took to the track recently at a special event at the Paul Ricard HTTT circuit earlier this month, where we saw the debut of cars like the new R35 Nissan GT-R GT1 race car, Ford GT GT1 and the Audi R8 LMS.Wiesmann MF5Wiesmann GT MF5 Official Safety Car Read More

Niche German sports carmaker Wiesmann recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special '20th Anniversary Editions' models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions was recently shown in the form of the MF4-S GT, and today, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company has unveiled a new convertible model.

Based on the mid-level MF4, the Wiesmann Roadster will pick up the same BMW-sourced 4.0L V8 engine as the GT. Peak output remains at 367hp (270kW) and drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic or optional seven-speed... Niche German sports carmaker Wiesmann recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special '20th Anniversary Editions' models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions was recently shown in the form of the MF4-S GT, and today, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company has unveiled a new convertible model. Based on the mid-level MF4, the Wiesmann Roadster will pick up the same BMW-sourced 4.0L V8 engine as the GT. Peak output remains at 367hp (270kW) and drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic or optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission - the same drivetrain configuration as the BMW M3. A special edition MF4-S Roadster is also expected to be launched and this version should feature a more potent 4.8L V8 developing 420hp (309kW). Pricing for the new Roadster will start at €128,900. The current six-cylinder MF3 Roadster will remain in production as well. The new models are strictly limited for sale in Europe but with production expected to increase to 350 units annually (Wiesmann built just over 250 cars last year) there’s hope that they will soon be available in other markets. The first right-hand-drive versions are also expected to be launched this year, though Wiesmann has set no release dates for any of the new cars yet.Wiesmann MF5Wiesmann GT MF4-SWiesmann MF4 Roadster Read More

Niche German sports carmaker, Wiesmann, recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special '20th Anniversary Editions' models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions has just been revealed in the form of the GT MF4-S.

The closed two-seater is still powered by a BMW-sourced 4.8L V8 engine but output has been lifted to 420hp (309kW) - the standard GT MF4 produces 367hp (270kW). Transmission options include a standard six-speed manual or a new dual-clutch unit.

In addition to the more powerful engine, the cars are also fitted with a... Niche German sports carmaker, Wiesmann, recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen-based manufacturer will be releasing a string of special '20th Anniversary Editions' models over the course of the year. The first of these special editions has just been revealed in the form of the GT MF4-S. The closed two-seater is still powered by a BMW-sourced 4.8L V8 engine but output has been lifted to 420hp (309kW) - the standard GT MF4 produces 367hp (270kW). Transmission options include a standard six-speed manual or a new dual-clutch unit. In addition to the more powerful engine, the cars are also fitted with a center console featuring an engraved plaque with the name of the car's owner, the production number and the signatures of the Wiesmann brothers. Additionally, there will be unique embroidery in the seats and custom instrumentation to further differentiate it from the standard model. The special editions will be produced in restricted runs, with just 30 examples allotted for the six-cylinder MF3 and 20 for the MF4 and V10-powered MF5.Wiesmann MF5Wiesmann GT MF4-S Read More

Germany’s Wiesmann has built and delivered almost 1,000 examples of its MF sports car in both GT and Roadster bodystyles, however all of these have been built in left-hand-drive only. The company has now announced that it will start building right-hand-drive models from March of next year, with the current V8-powered MF4 and V10-powered MF5 being the first cars to be available with the steering wheel on the right.

Wiesmann is looking to boost its international profile and has been receiving strong demand from right-hand-drive markets such as the UK, Japan, India, South Africa and Australia. If demand remains strong, Wiesmann plans to... Germany’s Wiesmann has built and delivered almost 1,000 examples of its MF sports car in both GT and Roadster bodystyles, however all of these have been built in left-hand-drive only. The company has now announced that it will start building right-hand-drive models from March of next year, with the current V8-powered MF4 and V10-powered MF5 being the first cars to be available with the steering wheel on the right. Wiesmann is looking to boost its international profile and has been receiving strong demand from right-hand-drive markets such as the UK, Japan, India, South Africa and Australia. If demand remains strong, Wiesmann plans to launch right-hand-drive versions of its Roadster model by early 2010. The company, based in Dülmen, Germany, also recently celebrated its 20th birthday and to mark the occasion released a special '20th Anniversary Editions' version of its MF3 two-seater roadster, the MF4 closed-top Grand Tourer and the high-performance MF5. Wiesmann builds most of its components in-house, however some parts, such as engines and transmissions, are sourced from BMW.Wiesmann MF5 Read More