Wiesmann to Build a GT MF4 at Frankfurt Motor Show - MF5 Roadster to debut

Wiesmann MF4 at Geneva 2009 / Sebastian Geisler

By Thami Masemola
August 28, 2009 8:14 PM
Filed Under: Frankfurt Motor Show, German, Specialty Marques

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, stand B18 in Hall 5, Wiesmann will build a car live for everyone to see. It will broadcast the assembly through a webcam on Auto Motor Und Sport's website. The German magazine is the media sponsor for this special event. The other partner is Festool and they will supply the tools needed for the task at hand.

"This way we will be able to show our manufacturing skills and our productive efficiency to the exhibition-visitors, the customers, and the media-exponents," says business manager Friedhelm Wiesmann. "Like in Duelmen everyone can take a look at our work in Frankfurt."

The car in question will be the GT MF4 which uses a BMW-sourced 4.8-litre V8 for its 270kW (367hp). Two Wiesmann staffers will be the ones completing the work while the motoring world watches.

Apart from the GT MF4 an MF5 Roadster will be revealed at stand B18. All the logistics leading up to the exhibition are currently being finalised at the Duelmen factory.

Source: Wiesmann

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Wiesmann is building a sports-car on the IAA

Wiesmann, the luxury sports car maker, surprises the visitors of the most important car-exhibition in Frankfurt with a special feature. In addition to the announced world premiere of the Wiesmann Roadster MF5, the Duelmen manufacturer will mount a car during the car-exhibition. "On this way we will be able to show our manufacturing skills and our productive efficiency to the exhibition-visitors, the customers, and the media-exponents. Like in Duelmen everyone can take a look at our work in Frankfurt", says business manager Friedhelm Wiesmann. During the building-process of the GT MF4 with a 4.8 litre 367 horse-power engine, two members of the staff will finish the work on the car. Sports-car-fans from all over the world will be able to join that event on a digital webcam. The logistic for this one very special event has already started because the montage had to start back in Duelmen.

Wiesmann is also very exited about finding two major partners for this event. The magazine auto motor und sport (www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/iaa) will act as media partner and will broadcast the event website. Beyond that the tool-manufacturer Festool who will provide the tools needed for the car-building.

Wiesmann is exhibiting at Booth B18 in Hall 5.

About Wiesmann
Wiesmann is the leading manufactory of purist sports cars, combining classic design with state-of-the-art technology. Since its foundation by Friedhelm and Martin Wiesmann in 1988, Wiesmann stands for the manufacturing of individual sports cars whose every detail is crafted by hand. The premium features are designed according to the customers' personal preferences, so every Wiesmann is a truly unique car and one that creates an exclusive driving experience for the individual unlike no other.