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Wiesmann MF4 Roadster opens its top at the Geneva Motor Show

 
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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.
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  1. By Gus Posted: 4/2/2008 5:30pm PDT

    Egad.
    I guess it takes all kinds.
     
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  2. By CK Posted: 4/2/2008 6:43pm PDT

    250 cars a year? Oh my god! Some years ago when I were at their factory they had problems to build 60 MF3 roadsters a year. Seems like they are not so exclusive anymore.
     
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  3. By Sir Yappie Posted: 4/2/2008 9:58pm PDT

    the roadster will look sooooo much better than the coupe...
     
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  4. By Edward Posted: 4/4/2008 6:13pm PDT

    Why can´t Jaguar look like this. They say that the retro design look is dead. This car is proof that retro can still exist if done well. Give the ax to Callum´s head and start anew.
     
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  5. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 2/5/2009 12:37pm PST

    Austin Healey.
     
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  6. ma_Roy avatar Roy Posted: 3/7/2009 7:52am PST

    When the fixed-top version of this car appeared on Top Gear, they really liked the way the chassis was sorted. Plus you can't fault the engine...
     
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  7. ma_HECTOR avatar HECTOR Posted: 3/9/2009 3:43am PDT

    This is an example of how to do coachbuilding the right way. These cars are beautiful. I'm not too crazy about the gauge cluster in the center (looks too much like my niece's Yaris) but the rest is really well sorted out.
     
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