Wiesmann considering the blitz: GT might get BMW 510 hp V10
The Wiesmann GT is about to get a mad, bad engine to match its mad, bad looks. Available since inception with BMW's 362 HP V8 that gets it to the six-oh in 4.6, the niche maker from Muenster is said to be considering a variant that hides the M-edition five-liter V10. If Wiesmann didn't alter the car in any way, it would be an instant boost of 148 HP for a car that weighs quite a bit less than 3,000 pounds. That would raise its performance -- and its handling -- from 'more than adequate' to 'absolute nutter.' There's a chance the car could do its first meet-and-greet at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month.
[Source: Motor Authority]
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Ivey League Educated 9:19AM (8/22/2007)
HOT!
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gouzizi 9:26AM (8/22/2007)
Check this youtube video at 3:17" for the V10 speculation ;)
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=RkaVbjm0f70
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KT 9:48AM (8/22/2007)
That is a gorgeous car.
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Justin 11:38AM (8/22/2007)
"That would raise its performance -- and its handling -- from 'more than adequate' to 'absolute nutter.' "
Wouldn't the v10 be heavier? How would that improve handling?
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SPG 1:39PM (8/22/2007)
I've loved these cars ever since I saw them on TopGear a few years ago.
A beautiful, dynamic, powerful, well built modern classic.
Not to lump this car into the wrong category but in my opinion THIS is exactly the type of car that Tiffany, Excaliber, and Zimmer should be making.
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beken 1:49PM (8/22/2007)
Looks like a slightly badge engineered Morgan Aero Max.
Note the MINI headlights and the BMW engine on the Morgan.
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ebm14 4:59PM (8/22/2007)
If only the Jag had this look, what a coupe it would have been! A legend.
I think the car should have air bags and all.
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Sam 6:02PM (8/22/2007)
i have a friend who is a weismann nut. he spent three days in germany visiting the factory, and he has photo's of an M6 minus it's engine next to weismann with missing engine in it, so it's definately being tested, as this was a year ago.
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