German specialist Wiesmann has released information that the MF5 roadster and GT coupé are end-of-life. The main reason is the availability of the 5.0 liter V10 engine. The same engine was used in both the M5 E60 and M6 E63. BMW stopped both production lines a few weeks ago.
Still eight units will be manufactured making a total of about 100 units sold worldwide. Wiesmann stated plans to re-engineer the MF5 and develop a new top-end model with a 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The same engine will be used in the upcoming BMW M5 F10 and 2012 F12 M6, but is also currently available in the X5 M and X6 M.
So do not worry, the Wiesmann MF5 will not leave us, they will just switch the engine!
It will not be the same without this brilliant engine.
The BMW V10 was one of the most challenging engines ever build…
this was one of the coolest engines ever!!! BMW should still produce them!