The Conga Line Forms Here: Wiesmann celebrates with special edition MF4-S
Automakers don't celebrate birthdays like the rest of us. While we might blow out some candles and down a few beers with our friends, carmakers occasionally make special editions of their best offerings. And when it's a niche automaker like Wiesmann, you know you're going to want one.
Founded in 1985 by brothers Martin, an engineer, and Friedhelm, a businessman, Wiesmann got its start building hardtops for convertibles. In 2006, however, the Brothers Wiesmann came out with their own vehicle curvaceous and retro-tastic coupe and roadster. We can't figure what occasion they started counting from, but the company is now celebrating their 20th anniversary with a series of special editions, starting with this GT MF4-S.
Power comes from a 4.8-liter V8 derived from the BMW M3's and tuned to 420 horsepower, placing it between the standard 367hp MF4 and the 507hp V10-powered MF5. Customers can choose between a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission, while special touches include a revised interior featuring the obligatory numbered and signed plaque. Only 30 examples of the MF4-S will be offered, but Wiesmann is expected to follow it with two more special editions before the partying's done. Look for it at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Gallery: Wiesmann MF4
[Source: Motor Authority and autoblog.nl]
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timurjonchik 1:04PM (1/28/2009)
So UGLY
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Dieselstation 1:33PM (1/28/2009)
you fail
imoore 1:05PM (1/28/2009)
Will this car ever be sold in the US? I can't even find the die-cast model made by Siku.
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06VistaBlueGT 1:13PM (1/28/2009)
Hey imoore, you can buy a 1:18 scale diecast from Revell. They make both the roadster and coupe versions. And on Ebay Europe, they even make Dealer Editions in special colors. I have both coupe and roadster and they are great models. They display very well next to other makes.
I have always been a fan of the Wiesmanns!! GREAT LOOKING CARS!!! I'll take the V10 MF-5 in ANY color!!!
jrhmobile 1:24PM (1/28/2009)
Try Replicarz (www.replicarz.com). Check their clearance section and you'll find them on sale in 1/18th scale.
imoore 2:21PM (1/28/2009)
Thanks for the help, guys. I'm on it.
Richard 1:10PM (1/28/2009)
I love this thing, but my favorite all-time car is the Jaguar C-Type, which the very feminine front end of the Wiesmann emulates.
They need, however, to invest in some flush headlights so the car looks less like it was built up from a kit.
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BoxerFanatic 3:08PM (1/28/2009)
Agreed, very C-type.
Wish the fenders were more gracious to incorporate the compound curves for the fender flares, instead of them looking tacked on. It looks as though the wheel fitment was just too wide, so they had to tack on some flares in the body mold. Otherwise, it is nice.
I wonder if one could get a character line molded in, like the scallop on the Austin Healey 100/3000 series... and do a two-tone paint job...
Richard 3:37PM (1/28/2009)
I agree on the flares. Clarkson mentioned that too. Looks too TVR-ish, along with the headlights and the kind of squared-off side windows. But I sure as heck would love to have one.
miles 1:17PM (1/28/2009)
My 2000 Focus had those rims!
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Trent 1:19PM (1/28/2009)
"M3's 4.8L V8..."
is this a typo or did they bore the engine?
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Serge 1:26PM (1/28/2009)
At 420hp I hope it's a typo!!!
nagmashot 1:34PM (1/28/2009)
Oh my good are there lot of mistakes in this news...
1. Wiesmann started car production in 1996 with the MF3 Roadster
2. the GT MF4 has the 4.8l V8 from the old M5 not M3
3. they offer from every model a special 20year edition
-MF3 Roadster
-GT MF4
-GT MF5
4. this news is from 2008
5. the car shown isn´t the 20th years edition...
The officle pictures of the 20th years edition cars..
Wiesmann MF3 Roadster
http://www.wiesmann-mf.com/index/Bilder/Roadster%20MF3_20th.jpg
Wiesmann GT MF4
http://www.wiesmann-mf.com/index/Bilder/GT%20MF4_20th.jpg
Wiesmann GT MF5
http://www.wiesmann-mf.com/index/Bilder/GT%20MF5_20th.jpg
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PumaGTO 2:13PM (1/28/2009)
Wow! Epic Fail, Autoblog.
Gomi 4:09PM (1/28/2009)
The car looks gorgeous in those photos. Thanks.
Kaveh 1:44PM (1/28/2009)
Good looking car, they had the convertible on Top Gear and they really liked it.
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nagmashot 1:47PM (1/28/2009)
yes they choose it over their home made TVR...even if the TVR were faster around their track...
Kaveh 1:51PM (1/28/2009)
yeah, TVR's great looking cars but they said they are really hard to drive unless your a race car driver, cause the stig rules he made it fast. The Wiesmann just looks like I could live with it most of the time.
ted 1:51PM (1/28/2009)
looks like an 8C with birth defects
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ken_aisin 2:00PM (1/28/2009)
Call me old school or whatever. But I really like this car and the Morgan Aero 8.
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