wiesman

Wiesmann GmbH & Co. KG
Type	Public
Founded	1985
Headquarters	Dülmen, Germany
Key people	Martin Wiesmann, Friedhelm Wiesmann
Industry	Automotive
Products	Automobiles
Website	www.wiesmann-auto-sport.de

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 cars "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.^[1]

Wiesmann MF

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 cc
	Rated power/rated speed 170 kW/231 PS / 5,900 rpm
	max. torque/speed 300 N·m (221 ft·lbf) / 3,400 rpm
Fuel Consumption	City 12.8 L/100 km (22.1 mpg imp/18.4 mpg US) - Highway 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg imp/34 mpg US)
	Combined 9.1 L/100 km (31 mpg imp/26 mpg US)
Transmission	5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II)
Power Train	Rear wheel drive
Performance	Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
	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 (2,381 lb)
Dimensions	Length: 3.86 m (152 in) / Width: 1.75 m (69 in) / Height: 1.16 m (46 in)

[edit] MF 3

Wiesmann MF 3

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

[edit] Specifications

Chassis	Hot-dipped galvanized steel, aluminum clad
Body	High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material
Engine	BMW 6-cylinder engine – Capacity 3,246 cc
	Rated power/rated speed 252 kW / 343 PS / 7.900 rpm
	max. torque/speed 365 N·m (269 ft·lbf) / 4.900 rpm
Fuel Consumption	City 17.8 L/100 km (15.9 mpg imp/13.2 mpg US) - Highway 8.4 L/100 km (34 mpg imp/28 mpg US)
	Combined 11.1 L/100 km (25.4 mpg imp/21.2 mpg US)
Transmission	5-speed or 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential (SMG II)
Power Train	Rear wheel drive
Performance	Maximum speed: 255 km/h (158 mph)
	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 (2,601 lb)
Dimensions	Length: 3.86 m (152 in) / Width: 1.75 m (69 in) / Height: 1.16 m (46 in)

[edit] GT MF 4

Wiesmann GT at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show

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.

Wiesmann GT at the 2007 Prague Auto Show

[edit] Specifications

Chassis	Aluminum
Body	High-quality, fiber glass reinforced composite material
Engine	BMW 8-cylinder engine (see BMW N62) – Capacity 4,799 cc
	Rated power/rated speed 270 kW/367 PS / 6,300/rpm
	max. torque/speed 490 N·m (361 ft·lbf) / 3,500 rpm.
Fuel Consumption	City 17.2 L/100 km (16.4 mpg imp/13.7 mpg US) - Highway 8.6 L/100 km (33 mpg imp/27 mpg US)
	Combined 11.6 L/100 km (24.4 mpg imp/20.3 mpg US)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Power Train	Rear wheel drive
Performance	Maximum speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
	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 (2,734 lb)
Dimensions	Length: 4.23 m (167 in) / Width: 1.85 m (73 in) / Height: 1.19 m (47 in)

[edit] Other models

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