Weismann crossing the ocean
Weismann is gearing up for expansion. The German niche sportscar maker is preparing to enter the US market by the end of the decade, increasing production threefold and possibly adding additional engine options.
Featuring curvaceous retro styling reminiscent of classic British sportscars, the Weismann Roadster and Weismann GT employ BMW-sourced engines coupled with lightweight chassis to offer exceptional performance. The 2600-pound Roadster is available with a choice of Bavarian in-line six engines, at either 231 hp from 3 liters or the previous-generation M3's 3.2-liter unit pumping out 343 horses, while the larger GT is motivated by BMW's 4.8-liter 367-hp V8. Weismann insists that their cars are designed to accommodate the entire range of Beemer powerplants, including the M5's V10, a V12 or even a diesel.
Weismann also hopes to cut down on customer waiting times, as orders for the Roadster currently take six months to fill, or 18 months for the GT.
Given the beauty and performance offered by the small German firm, we think they'll find many eager American customers willing to pony up for their unique creations.
[Source: AutoWeek
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jon 2:32PM (9/13/2006)
Nice proportions.Looks the the old Jags
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Stacey 2:39PM (9/13/2006)
Wow, that thing has a longer hood than the Corvette.
Didn't think that was possible.
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Richard Warren 2:39PM (9/13/2006)
Yummy!
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DJ 2:54PM (9/13/2006)
This is exactly what the new Jaguar XK should have looked liked.
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Corey W. 6:19PM (9/13/2006)
Nice!!
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Noah 2:46PM (9/13/2006)
Those are very good looking cars, even if they do look a little bit like a man's... err well you get the idea.
I'd like to see some Car And Driver numbers
--Noah
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Ferguson_McSqueege 2:54PM (9/13/2006)
Yess!
Absolutely gorgeous car.
BTW...there's a Top Gear test of this somewhere on YouTube.
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felonious.monk 8:06PM (9/13/2006)
OMG! Time to sell my M Roadster and a kidney!!
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Car chops and Discussion 3:03PM (9/13/2006)
I agree with Noah..
http://www.carchops.com
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Adam Singer 3:10PM (9/13/2006)
I'll take a gun metal GT with the M5's V10 and a six speed manual please.
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Aunt Jemima 3:13PM (9/13/2006)
i saw a green hard top Weismann when i was in Germany this summer. it's a beautiful car in person.
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All World Automotive 3:19PM (9/13/2006)
"4. Those are very good looking cars, even if they do look a little bit like a man's... err well you get the idea.
I'd like to see some Car And Driver numbers"
Now that you mention that, it really does. Still a cool lookin car.
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David 3:22PM (9/13/2006)
It's WIESMANN damnit, not WEISMANN. Jeeesus.
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haentz 4:01PM (9/13/2006)
It's WIESMANN... "WEEZ-MAHN" ;)
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Andre 6:12PM (9/13/2006)
This is good news for the US. The Wiesmanns are gorgeous cars, an absolute dream! German perfectionsism paired with a lot of passion, and so much fun to drive :-) Only the exchange rate will hurt - the car is around 80,000€ so it might break the 100,000$...
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Nathan 3:34PM (9/13/2006)
I remember this car on Top Gear a while back. Found it on YouTube... http://youtube.com/watch?v=AVb1FX7DWqQ
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DPC car videos 4:18PM (9/13/2006)
I am not much into classic designs, but this car there is something about it that makes me want to have one.
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Coachzed 3:50PM (9/13/2006)
Absolutely fantastic cars. The GT is one of my favorite car designs of all time.
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Jethro 4:01PM (9/13/2006)
It's "Bimmer", not "Beemer" or "Beamer".
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gkz 4:09PM (9/13/2006)
awesome cars...
wiesmann, koenigsegg - how about tvr coming across the pond next??? please!
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