2005 Wiesmann GT MF 4

Overview

GT –for a very long time now these two letters have stood for driving dynamics, speed, power and design. And when this abbreviation appears in combination with the name Wiesmann then you can expect something really special. 12 years after the first Wiesmann roadster came into view on the asphalt tracks, a fascinating coupé is now emerging from our manufacturing plant in Dülmen: elegant, powerful and distinctive in its design. Quite simply a grand tourismo from Wiesmann which will give you pure driving joy. A breathtakingly long bonnet, 2 seats, swinging hips, a powerful rear end, an engine with real bite and an unmistakable 8-cylinder sound make the Wiesmann GT a vehicle abounding with character.

About
The success of the Roadster concept is based on a successful synthesis of classic design and state-of-the-art engineering. This encouraged Friedhelm and Martin Wiesmann to develop a new, similarly fascinating, sports car on the basis of the Roadster, the Wiesmann GT.





Despite the suggestions of a classic design as a further development of the Wiesmann-Roadster it was a completely new car which was created. Basic data were gained from the Wiesmann Racing GT, which was tested as a experimental vehicle under extreme conditions during the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring in 2002.

Since it was clear from the outset that this vehicle would not only be optically different, but based on different fundamental data, from the Roadster, there was plenty of room for manoeuvre in the development. Starting point for considerations was the engine. This was to represent a new sparkle, come what might.



Thus, the GT grew in all directions, compared with the Roadster: it was three centimetres higher, eleven wider, and no less than 37 longer. To take account of the rather higher fuel consumption of the larger engine, 10 litres additional fuel tank volume was provided, at 70 litres, to guarantee adequate range on longer journeys.

The challenge now facing the engineers was to convert the engine's output into vehicle dynamics. Normally, a larger vehicle also weighs more, which in turn adversely affects the performance figures. This was avoided by designing an aluminium monocoque, familiar from the racing scene. In this way, the increase in weight was kept within bounds, and at 70 kg was extremely modest for a car of this size. The bodywork is of lightweight, high-quality, fibreglass-reinforced compound material and in the familiar manner is also fabricated in the factory.

The xenon headlights ensure good visibility in darkness, and the rear lights, which consist of LEDs, not only give a clear signal but are also unmistakable as the hallmark of the Wiesmann GT even at night.

With a power-to-weight ratio of 3.41 kg/HP the Wiesmann GT is to be found in the leading group of sports cars. The low centre of gravity, the perfectly-tuned running gear combined with the bullish torque delivered by the engine, the optimum seating position for driver and passenger ensure unalloyed driving enjoyment.


The Wiesmann GT is an individual sports car with a classic design, which fits perfectly in the automotive landscape and which will capture its own niche.

Engine
The Wiesmann Race GT supplied the basic data for the development of the new GT: This shooting star was given scrupulous testing under extremely tough conditions, e.g. the 24-hour race round the Nürburgring. The brawny BMW V8 engine of the Wiesmann GT has 367 HP and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. A pure sports car which can hardly conceal its dynamic personality. With plenty of engine sound and unbridled power which presses you softly but surely into your seats when you accelerate.

Interior
The cockpit of the GT is characterised by the classic round instruments. Otherwise you make your own completely personal touch evident here. With our selection of different types of leather, coatings and accessories there need be no limits to your fantasy.

Apart from the standard black leather interior, we also offer you the opportunity to select your colouring from more than 400 leather variants – either as full leather interior or in combination with Alcantara. You can discuss any of your ideas with us – even if it concerns the colour of the leather seams!

Body Colours
The range of possible paint finishes is as multifaceted as your imagination – we offer you any finish that is available on the automobile market. A 2-coat metallic finish or pearlescent finish is available at an extra charge.

Source - Wiesmann

The success of the Roadster concept is based on a successful synthesis of classic design and state-of-the-art engineering. This encouraged Friedhelm and Martin Wiesmann to develop a new, similarly fascinating, sports car on the basis of the Roadster, the Wiesmann GT.

The two-seater coupé celebrated its premiere as a production vehicle at the IAA 2005 in Frankfurt, to be acclaimed by the motoring experts.




Since it was clear from the outset that this vehicle would not only be optically different, but based on different fundamental data, from the Roadster, there was plenty of room for manoeuvre in the development. Starting point for considerations was the engine. This was to represent a new sparkle, come what might.

Since, as it is well known, displacement can only be replaced by one thing, and that is more displacement, thoughts quickly made friends with the idea of using a BMW V8 engine of 4.8 litres capacity. This made a larger engine compartment than the Roadster's essential, which consequently meant that all the dimensions of the Wiesmann GT would have to be oriented towards that.



The challenge now facing the engineers was to convert the engine's output into vehicle dynamics. Normally, a larger vehicle also weighs more, which in turn adversely affects the performance figures. This was avoided by designing an aluminium monocoque, familiar from the racing scene. In this way, the increase in weight was kept within bounds, and at 70 kg was extremely modest for a car of this size. The bodywork is of lightweight, high-quality, fibreglass-reinforced compound material and in the familiar manner is also fabricated in the factory.

The xenon headlights ensure good visibility in darkness, and the rear lights, which consist of LEDs, not only give a clear signal but are also unmistakable as the hallmark of the Wiesmann GT even at night.

With a power-to-weight ratio of 3.41 kg/HP the Wiesmann GT is to be found in the leading group of sports cars. The low centre of gravity, the perfectly-tuned running gear combined with the bullish torque delivered by the engine, the optimum seating position for driver and passenger ensure unalloyed driving enjoyment.

The Wiesmann GT is an individual sports car with a classic design, which fits perfectly in the automotive landscape and which will capture its own niche.

Source - Wiesmann