WIESMANN GT MF4-CS Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Wiesmann was on the brink of extinction when it introduced the GT MF4-CS at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, and some people didn't believe that the German car manufacturer would be able to produce the car. And yet, it did.

When it was unveiled, the car manufacturer was not in good financial shape. The world financial crisis left deep marks on Wiesmann's bank accounts, and the owners struggled to survive and keep the brand alive. Moreover, they came up with a bold idea: to create a celebration model, and that was the GT MF4-CS, where the last letters came from Club Sport. Because that's what the sports car was all about: a race car with number plates on it.

With its fiberglass bodywork and its flowing lines, the CS version was very similar to its standard MF4 model. Yet, the rear carbon fiber wing differentiated it enough to not be mistaken with its less hard-core version. The specific heart-shaped grille that took its inspiration from older Jaguar sports cars and the two-lamps headlights system was still there. Behind the front panel, the carmaker added the protective bumper but hid it to not spoil the car's look. From its profile, the CS version showed its new 19" light-alloy wheels with wider seats at the back.

The interior was nowhere as luxurious as in its GT MF4 sibling. It lacked an air-conditioning unit and an infotainment system. Wiesmann considered that a track car doesn't need that. Moreover, it filled the center stack with two big dials and added some more gauges atop them. The sports seats featured race harnesses to keep their occupants in place during a track session.

Like its siblings, the CS version featured a 4.0-liter V8 powerplant carried over from BMW. The naturally aspirated engine sent its power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox via a limited-slip differential.