Wiesmann tried to rise up from adversity

The name of Wiesmann GmbH. itself might be quite strange even in the ears of the world's car enthusiasts. The German automotive company was founded by two brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann in 1988.

At first the company made an open roof conversion for some BMW car models and then launched its first car-made, the Wiesmann Roadster MF3 in 1993. Then the company made various types of cars with the BMW engines before it went slowly into bankruptcy in 2014.

A teaser image of the up comming new Wiesmann sports car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2L0bUIV)

Recently, these German automotive company announced to re-producing the latest sports cars as a sign of their revival.

As quoted of the Dutch automotive site AutoRAI, Wiesmann has released a teaser photo showing a retro-style car with the Wiesmann characteristic grill taken at the company factory in Dulmen, Germany.

From the teaser image released, the German auto company wanted to show the new sports car candidates to bring a strong character with an aerodynamic design and of course still carries a classic impression as its earmarks.

The Wiesmann's first car called Wiesmann Roadster MF3 launched in 1993. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Uc9wBT)

Overall the car looks similar to Wiesmann's last model, the MF4-CS which was launched in 2013 with a 4,000 cc V8 BMW's engine that produces power of 420 hp, it can go from 0-100 kph in 4.4 seconds and able to run up to the top speed of 293 kph.

Furthermore, Wiesmann mentioned this new model was built with a completely new design along with the application of the best technology and materials. The company also said that the sports car is intended to enter the luxury vehicle segment with the Bavarian-typical sports car performance.

The Wiesmann's last production car named Wiesmann GT MF4-CS launched in 2013. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zrC0hr)

Until now there has been no official statement from the German company, but it has announced previously in the 2017 that the car mentioned above will use the BMW M engine.

There's no certainty which BMW engine will be applied as well. From rumors circulating, the 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo S63 engine as used on the BMW M5 model that been chosen to be applied onto it. Those engine produces power of 592 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque on the standard model, while on the BMW M5 Competition has an increased power output up to 617 hp.

Below is a video of the Wiesmann Roadster:

And related to those sportscar debut, most likely will take a moment at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, but there's no Wiesmann name on the list of the schedule that has been published and announced in the event's official press conference. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTORAI]
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