Wiesmann MF5 Roadster Headed for Frankfurt

Wiesmann MF5 Roadster teaser image

Top speed of 310 km/h

By Michael Gauthier
August 20, 2009 5:10 PM
Filed Under: Frankfurt Motor Show, German, Specialty Marques

Wiesmann has announced they will introduce the new MF5 Roadster at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Based on the MF5 Coupe, the Roadster boasts sleek retro styling with an unmistakable Wiesmann grille. Inside, the convertible features acres of leather upholstery and an odd center-mounted instrument cluster.

Power comes from a 5.0-liter BMW V10 engine (from the M5 / M6), which produces 507 HP and 520 Nm of torque. This enables the MF5 Roadster to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).

According to Wiesmann, the Roadster delivers "the essential combination of sportiness and safety." To this end, the company says the car features a perfectly balanced suspension, an extendable rear wing, and a torsion-resistant aluminum monocoque chassis with integrated side-impact protection. Other safety items include dual airbags, an anti-lock braking system, and dynamic stability control.

Production will be limited to 55 units, and prices start at €189,500 ($269,735).

Source: Wiesmann

Press Release (Click to expand)

AA world premiere: the Wiesmann Roadster MF5
Sports car manufacturer showcases a limited production model

Wiesmann, the luxury sports car maker, will be presenting an absolutely stunning example of its hand-crafted sports car range - the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 - to visitors at the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

The Wiesmann Roadster MF5 takes even experienced sports car enthusiasts into a brand new dimension of driving enjoyment, delivering a top speed of 310 km/h and completing the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. This exclusive open-air experience will only be available to a select few because the spirited power package is only being produced in a limited edition of 55. Equipped with a V10 engine, 507 HP and 520 Nm torque, it's a car that appeals to all the senses. It also literally hugs the road as a result of perfect weight distribution.

Not only does the Wiesmann MF5 have a lot to boast about under the bonnet, it also has an impressive exterior: the low body, the typical retro-style Wiesmann design and the wide tyres communicate exclusive driving enjoyment at first glance - a promise that is also made by the car's purist interior fittings. No superfluous driving actions are necessary and everything that the driver needs to operate the vehicle is within perfect reach.

It goes without saying that the essential combination of sportiness and safety are also consistently implemented in the new roadster. For example, the rear wing plus perfectly balanced suspension set-up guarantees the necessary stability, even at top speeds. The roadster version of the MF5 also has an extandable wing for perfect handling on the race track and on the road. The torsion-resistant aluminium monocoque with integrated side-impact protection, dual stage driver and passenger airbags, ABS, DSC and many other safety features ensure that the driver still feels safe, even when his endorphin levels are sky high.

The basic price of the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 is EUR 189,500.

Wiesmann is exhibiting at Booth B18 in Hall 5.

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Tags: Wiesmann MF5 Roadster, 2010 Wiesmann MF5 Roadster, Wiesmann MF5, Wiesmann, 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Comments

scratchy996

August 20, 2009 7:29 PM

wow, that's my dream car !

HEMI426

August 20, 2009 9:46 PM

I like Wiesmanns, I can't really understand though why this car, as it is much lighter than a m5, doesn't go faster, but 20 km/h slower. Is the body that bad designed?

Fat_N_Flirteous

August 21, 2009 8:58 AM

Besides aerodynamics, gear ratio also affects top speed. The MF5 should have a shorter ratio than the M5. While it has a lower top speed than the M5, the lighter MF5 with its lower gears has to be able to accelerate quicker than the M5, say, from 30 km/h to 60km/h. For hill climbing, shorter gear ratio is also better.

scratchy996

August 21, 2009 12:27 PM

how do you know how fast an M5 is ? they are limited to 250 km/h. maybe the MF5 is limited too, which would make sense because cabrios are usually limited.