No Weismann at the Frankfurt

The new Wiesmann GT MF5 although has made it in time for the Frankfurt Motor Show but sadly will not be appearing there. The reason? Well, Wiesman didn’t find the space allocated for it at the show to its liking and so instead of the original plan of a high-profile debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Weismann has decided to launch its new GT in its very own dealership at the Frankfurt on its opening night.

The new Weismann GT MF5 will have the powerful BMW’s V10 under its hood that is despite the fact that it is a front mounted mid-engine vehicle. The MF5 will rev to tune of 507hp with 520Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a sequential seven-speed transmission system with variable differential lock.

The engineers of Weismann have spent a great time in developing the MF5’s high performance chassis that would ensure a comfortable ride and above all safety at all times. The GT MF5’s rear wing and diffuser has given the back-end enough downforce at higher speeds since it’s for this very reason that the MF5 was built.

Dipl.-Kfm. Friedhelm Wiesmann spokesman of the board as quoted at the press release found at worldcarfans.com as saying: "Our intention is to meet these demands with the GT MF 5. This new sports car tops off our portfolio of models, setting the new benchmark when it comes to the Wiesmann sports cars’ driving performance – which is rather impressive anyhow."

Dipl.-Ing. Martin Weismann, Managing Director in Charge of Development and Production also said: "Compared to the normal GT, it is already the outer appearance of the MF 5 that would be outstanding: both a wing as well as a diffuser generate the necessary rear-suspension drive line, thus ensuring an excellent stability especially for those high-speed moments. A lot of effort went into the development of a high-performance chassis to make sure the MF 5 driver will enjoy the ride and yet will at all times be safe no matter what."

Here are the preliminary technical data of the Wiesmann GT MF5 (source: worldcarfans.com)

ENGINE:
V10 Front-mounted mid-engine with three-way catalytic converter, petrol injection, stainless-steel double-pipe exhaust

cylinder/valves (pcs): 10 / 4
cubic capacity(cm3): 4,999
bore/stroke(mm): 92.0 / 75.2
capacity rating / speed rating(KW / HP / min-1): 373 / 507 / 7,750
max. torque / number of revolutions(Nm / min-1): 520 / 6,100
max. number of revolutions(min-1): 8,250
compaction(1): 12
fuel type / octane number(ROZ): 95-98
fuel consumption: 14.8 l/100km
CO2 emission: 357 g/km

MOTOR CONTROL:

digital motor electronics (DME), double VANOS (variable camshaft control), fully electronically controlled single throttle valve, shear force oil supply, ion-current knock control system, three-way catalytic converter, heated lambda probe, activated carbon filter, controlled fuel tank venting, light-alloy engine block, light-alloy cylinder head, on-board diagnostics, double-flow exhaust system

WEIGHT/DIMENSIONS:
curb weight(kg): 1,380
permitted weight in total(kg): 1,650
axle load distribution front / rear(%): 50 / 50
length/width/height(mm): 4,300 / 1,956 / 1,170
wheelbase(mm): 2,507
front track gauge(mm): 1,560
rear track gauge(mm): 1,636

CONSTRUCTION:

aluminium monocoque, bonded and riveted

BODY:

high-quality, fibre-glass reinforced composite material, diffusor, rear wing, enlarged air inlets, green-toned color glazing, laminated-glass windscreen, safety glass side window and rear screen, free choice of paint

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM:
sequential 7-gear SMG automatic transmission

gear ratio: 3.99/2.65/1.81/1.39/1.16/1/0.83 R 3.99
rear axle ratio: 3.62
differential: variable differential lock

DRIVING PERFORMANCE:
top speed(km/h): 310
acceleration 0-100 km/h(s): 3.9

TANK CAPACITY:
70 liters

CHASSIS / WHEELS:

front suspension: double wishbone axle, stabilisator
rear suspension: double wishbone axle and trailing link, stabilisator
front rims: 8,5J x 19, light-alloy RS-GT
rear rims: 10,0J x 19, light-alloy RS-GT
tyre dimensions: VA 245/40 ZR 19 / HA 275/30 ZR 19
front brakes: compound brake ventilated discs
rear brakes: compound brake ventilated discs

SAFETY:

air bags for driver and fellow passenger, integrated side-collision protection, ABS (antilock braking system), DSC (dynamic stability control), safety steering column adjustable in height and length, BMW safety system incl. approved electronic immobiliser system (Elektronische Wegfahrsperre EWS lll), 3-point seat belts, hydraulic power-assisted steering

EQUIPMENT:

refrigerator, bucket seats, leather interior, Xenon headlamps and additional headlamps, central locking system, electric window lift, electric wing mirror adjustment, electronic revolution counter, electronic tachometer, fuel gauge, water temperatur gauge, oil temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, analog watch, aluminium gear lever knob, velour carpet in passenger compartment and boot, glove box with lighting, passenger compartment lighting

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