GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » Wiesmann http://www.gtspirit.com Daily supercar & tuning news, automotive event coverage & car forum! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:12:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Road Test: Wiesmann GT MF4-S http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/27/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf4-s/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/27/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf4-s/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:46:54 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=46570 Welcome again to the world of Wiesmann. As part of our day at Wiesmann we shared with you our road test of the upgraded Wiesmann GT MF5, but there was a second handmade sports car we took for a spin. The Wiesmann GT MF4-S has been around for about two years now and features an [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/27/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf4-s/feed/ 0 Road Test: Wiesmann GT MF5 Second Generation http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/02/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf5-second-generation/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/02/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf5-second-generation/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:56:55 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=46571 Welcome back to the Wiesmann experience. After our road test in the Summer of 2010 we were amazed and stunned by the sheer driving experience of the Roadster MF5 with its V10 engine and ecstatic sound track. A super sports car with the agility of a ballerina, and a retro-styled gecko with the ability to [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/12/02/road-test-wiesmann-gt-mf5-second-generation/feed/ 4 Wiesmann on Snow 2012 Event in the Alps http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/30/wiesmann-on-snow-2012-event-in-the-alps/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/30/wiesmann-on-snow-2012-event-in-the-alps/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:19:44 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=46654 Wiesmann is realizing a special winter experience for their clients and consumers, and already for the third time in a row. From January 13th until January 17th, the sports car manufacturer offers an exclusive winter training in one of the most beautiful ski-regions of the world, Bernina. For that special occasion, Wiesmann will prepare several [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/30/wiesmann-on-snow-2012-event-in-the-alps/feed/ 1 Video: Wiesmann MF3 Roadster Burning Rubber http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/11/video-wiesmann-mf3-roadster-burning-rubber/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/11/video-wiesmann-mf3-roadster-burning-rubber/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:30:47 +0000 Steven http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=45935 About ten days ago we showed you a gallery of cars shot during the Autumn Drive of the Dutch website Ferrari Chat. Today, YouTube member Ruben posted a video of a Wiesmann MF3 Roadster burning rubber while doing some donuts, wheelspins and fast accelerations. The Wiesmann MF3 Roadster production started in 2003. The two-seater roadster [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/11/video-wiesmann-mf3-roadster-burning-rubber/feed/ 3 Black Bat Wiesmann Roadster MF5 by SchwabenFolia http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/10/black-bat-wiesmann-roadster-mf5-by-schwabenfolia/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/10/black-bat-wiesmann-roadster-mf5-by-schwabenfolia/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:01:56 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=45880 This Wiesmann Roadster MF5 was originally silver metallic. After a metamorphosis by German company SchwabenFolia from Korntal-Münchingen, the bolide now has a matte black finish. The door panels, engine room and the inner hood, as well as the trunk along with the inner flap are completely foiled. The originally matte black Wiesmann emblems were replaced [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/10/black-bat-wiesmann-roadster-mf5-by-schwabenfolia/feed/ 1 IAA 2011: Wiesmann Roadster MF3 Final Edition by Sieger http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/09/12/iaa-2011-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/09/12/iaa-2011-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:45:19 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=43694 Wiesmann has officially unveiled the MF3 Roadster Final Edition by Sieger at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Limited to 18 cars, these are the last of the six-cylinder inline engined MF3 Roadsters, which well be made. To honor the 18 years of production of the MF3 Roadster and to make the last cars even [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/09/12/iaa-2011-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/feed/ 1 Official: Wiesmann Roadster MF3 Final Edition by Sieger http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/08/31/official-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/08/31/official-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:49:56 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=43548 The 18-year-old Wiesmann Roadster MF3 is about to end its production lifespan. The last models with the high-torque in-line six-cylinder engines are currently under production at the Dülmen workshop. However, these last 18 cars will be a bit special. Working with Sieger, Wiesmann have created 18 unique and individually memorable cars to celebrate. For 18 [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/08/31/official-wiesmann-roadster-mf3-final-edition-by-sieger/feed/ 0 Wiesmann Opens New Sales Center in Milan http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/07/07/wiesmann-opens-new-sales-center-in-milan/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/07/07/wiesmann-opens-new-sales-center-in-milan/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:54:47 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=41806 As of now Italian sport car fans can get all information about the in Muensterland handmade Roadster and GT, can make their test drive or buy a Wiesmann in Milan on site. The Italian Wiesmann sales center is open now. Last Thursday Manager Friedhelm Wiesmann presented a wide range of car models to a lot [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/07/07/wiesmann-opens-new-sales-center-in-milan/feed/ 0 Video: Wiesmann Driving and Drifting Footage http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/06/12/video-wiesmann-driving-and-drifting-footage/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/06/12/video-wiesmann-driving-and-drifting-footage/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:14:00 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=41011 The following clip shows two Wiesmann vehicles – a GT MF4 and two Roadster MF3s – drifting and driving at an military airfield in the center of the Netherlands. The two Germans sports cars are powered by Engines from BMW. The MF4 has a eight-cylinder engine with a rated power of 367hp at 6,300rpm and [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/06/12/video-wiesmann-driving-and-drifting-footage/feed/ 5 Wiesmann Spring Gala 2011 http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/28/wiesmann-spring-gala-2011/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/28/wiesmann-spring-gala-2011/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:30:36 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=38439 To celebrate the spring and the start of the Roadster season, Wiesmann organized the Spring Gala on the 26th and 27th March. This annual festival was held at their factory in Dülmen, Germany. It was visited by many Wiesmann enthusiasts who had the opportunity to see the factory. Highlight was the German premiere of the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/28/wiesmann-spring-gala-2011/feed/ 0 Geneva 2011: Wiesmann Spyder Concept http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-wiesmann-spyder-concept/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-wiesmann-spyder-concept/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:18:28 +0000 Steven http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=35733 Wiesmann is present in Geneva to present a brand new Spyder Concept. After the official presentation we can now see it in flesh on the Geneva exhibition floor. We can tell you that the Spyder Concept runs on a 4.0 litre V8 that creates 420 hp together. That power enables the roadster to sprint from [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/geneva-2011-wiesmann-spyder-concept/feed/ 0 Official: Wiesmann Spyder Concept http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/36347/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/36347/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:30:44 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/36347/ Wiesmann officially unveiled the Spyder Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The Wiesmann company received requests of customers to build a extreme and purist model, resulting in this design study. Designed to represented the is the essence of Wiesmann’s philosophy, the Spyder is a concept of a lightweight and powerful two-seater for purists. This model [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/03/01/36347/feed/ 0 Wiesmann Spyder Concept Debuts at Geneva 2011 http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/18/wiesmann-spyder-concept-debuts-at-geneva-2011/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/18/wiesmann-spyder-concept-debuts-at-geneva-2011/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:32:11 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=34669 German sports car manufacturer Wiesmann presents its brand new design study of the Wiesmann Spyder at the Geneva Motor Show. The Spyder is an extremely downsized variation which has only one motivation: to provide a maximum of driving enjoyment. Powerful, ultra-light and purist, the Wiesmann Spyder is the essence of Wiesmann’s philosophy. The two seater [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/18/wiesmann-spyder-concept-debuts-at-geneva-2011/feed/ 1 Upgraded Wiesmann MF4 and MF5 Debut at Geneva 2011 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/12/22/upgraded-wiesmann-mf4-and-mf5-debut-at-geneva-2011/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/12/22/upgraded-wiesmann-mf4-and-mf5-debut-at-geneva-2011/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:30:39 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=31172 Wiesmann is planning the release of an engine upgrade for the MF4 and MF5 line-up. The ultimate sports cars are based on previous models, but will both be outfitted with a new twin turbo V8 engine also used in the BMW X5 M, X6 M and upcoming F10 M5. A total of four vehicles will [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/12/22/upgraded-wiesmann-mf4-and-mf5-debut-at-geneva-2011/feed/ 0 Wiesmann Introduces BMW’s Twin-Turbo V8 in MF4 and MF5 Series http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/25/wiesmann-introduces-bmws-twin-turbo-v8-in-mf4-and-mf5-series/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/25/wiesmann-introduces-bmws-twin-turbo-v8-in-mf4-and-mf5-series/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:35:11 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=28097 Motor replacement at the Dülmen sports car manufactory. Wiesmann will be banking on BMW twin turbo technology for their model series MF4 and MF5. The Wiesmann GT and Roadster MF4 and MF5 can now be ordered with the new engine types. The MF4 will now be equipped with a BMW 4.4 liter V8 twin turbo [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/25/wiesmann-introduces-bmws-twin-turbo-v8-in-mf4-and-mf5-series/feed/ 0 Spyshots: Second-generation Wiesmann GT MF5 at Nürburgring http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/14/spyshots-second-generation-wiesmann-gt-mf5-at-nurburgring/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/14/spyshots-second-generation-wiesmann-gt-mf5-at-nurburgring/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:29:50 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=27571 Following the end-of-life cycle of the BMW V10 engine, Wiesmann is testing their GT MF5 at the Nurburgring using the brand new 4.4 liter V8 TwinTurbo. Used in both the X6 M and X5 M the engine produces a whopping 555bhp. The manufacturing process will not change from the previous model but rumours suggest slightly [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/10/14/spyshots-second-generation-wiesmann-gt-mf5-at-nurburgring/feed/ 2 Road Test: Wiesmann Roadster MF5 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/09/10/road-test-wiesmann-roadster-mf5/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/09/10/road-test-wiesmann-roadster-mf5/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00:19 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=24667 A hot summer day in the countryside near the city of Dülmen, the best possible moment to experience one of the best handling and most powerful roadsters available on the market today. And no it is not British, it is German! Just by saying that we are already giving away our final thoughts even before [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/09/10/road-test-wiesmann-roadster-mf5/feed/ 13 Wiesmann Ends Production V10-powered MF5 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/08/17/wiesmann-ends-production-v10-powered-mf5/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/08/17/wiesmann-ends-production-v10-powered-mf5/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:23:19 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=25140 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 [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/08/17/wiesmann-ends-production-v10-powered-mf5/feed/ 2 For Sale: Wiesmann GT MF 5 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/04/07/for-sale-wiesmann-gt-mf-5/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/04/07/for-sale-wiesmann-gt-mf-5/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:14:05 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=19740 Prestige Cars, Dubai is known for its sales of special vehicles in the Gulf region. The dealership for tuned and exotic cars has a Wiesmann GT MF 5 for sale in its Dubai showroom. The aluminium-monocoque has been combined with a white body made of glass fibre reinforced composite material and includes a diffuser, rear [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/04/07/for-sale-wiesmann-gt-mf-5/feed/ 1 Photo Of The Day: Wiesmann Gallery http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/04/02/photo-of-the-day-wiesmann-gallery/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/04/02/photo-of-the-day-wiesmann-gallery/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:40:49 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=19544 Forum member Chris Wevers created today’s photo of the day. His gallery of pictures showcases a visit to the headquarter and factory of Wiesmann in Dülmen, some 40km north of the Ruhr industrial area in Germany. The shape of the building is inspired by a gecko, just like the Wiesmann logo, as Wiesmann cars “stick [...]

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