2010 Wiesmann MF4-S Roadster Photos, engines & full specs

Derived from its sporty MF4-S Coupe, the 2010 Roadster version aimed at those who wanted an open-top vehicle with a retro-inspired design but still up to date in terms of technology.

When most cars were built on top of chassis, the open-top versions were lighter. Later on, when the automakers widely introduced unibody construction for vehicles, convertibles became heavier. Thus, most performance cars with a hard roof were faster than their open-top siblings. But that didn't stop car enthusiasts from looking for roadsters, which were not as fast but more pleasant to drive. That's why the Wiesmann brothers created the MF4-S Roadster; for those who cared more about pleasure and less about lap times. In addition, the car was no slouch.

Featuring the same signature design of the Wiesmann vehicles, the MF4-S Roadster sported the same heart-shaped grille at the front and no visible bumper. That was concealed behind the body panels. The car's twin-headlamp design was unique on the market and distinguished this brand's car from any other car manufacturer. Behind the long and curved hood, the automaker installed thick A-pillars that supported the windshield. There was no B-post or safety arch to disturb the car's profile. When retracted, the canvas roof was visible behind the seats, as it happened with old roadsters.

Since it was a car built for pleasure, it boasted a leather-wrapped interior. Apart from the floor, everything was covered with that. The instrument panel placed in front of the driver showed just a few data on an LED. The rest of the information, such as speed or revs, was shown on the dials mounted on the center stack.

Like its coupe-shaped sibling, the MF4-S Roadster was powered by a 4.0-liter V8 carried over from BMW. It was paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic.