WIESMANN GT MF4 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

After a few years of development, Wiesmann transformed the MF3 roadster into a capable two-door sportscar powered by a BMW-sourced V8, and the result was spectacular.

Martin and Friedheim Wiesmann brothers created something unusual but pleasant for those who asked for a custom-looking car but could still find parts for it. They put some British car design cues into a blender and mixed them with modern technologies, and the result was not just stunning but also thrilling.

From the outside, the heart-shaped grille that resembled the one from a Jaguar XK120, the doors from an E-Type, and the roofline from an Austin Healey (or, maybe, Morgan Aeromax) created a mix of beautiful cues. In addition, the four headlights mimicked machine guns from a WWII aircraft. There was no visible bumper on either side of the vehicle since that was neatly concealed underneath the bodywork. The sloped rear end also sported the same number of round lamps, plus a set of two other fog lights flanked the twin exhaust system.

Inside, the cabin was tiny, just wide enough for two people. But it didn't lack luxurious amenities such as quilted Alcantara on the sports seats with high-back and leather outer sides. Fronting the driver was just a small instrument cluster with a few displays, while the main dials were placed on the center stack. A special storage area between the seats hosted a phone or MP3 player connector, plus the buttons for the heated seats and the adjustments for the electric door mirrors.

Under the hood, the MF4 featured a 4.4-liter V8 that provided 408 hp (408 PS), 46 hp more than the previous MF4 introduced in 2008.

While some people dream about creating their car, the Wiesmann brothers did that and shared their work.

Martin Wiesmann and Friedhelm Wiesmann had a passion for mechanics and engineering. They started their own tuning shop, where they worked on motorcycles. But Martin loved the shapes of the British roadsters and especially the Austin-Healey 3000. He could have bought one, but he chose the hard way; he built it. That's how the MF30 was born in 1993. It was a classic-looking car but powered by an inline-six engine from BMW. In the same year, it introduced a better version called MF3, which remained in production until 2003, when the car manufacturer unveiled the MF4.

Regardless of the new technologies involved, Wiesmann had the same tastes on the car's look, and the MF4 looked similar to its predecessor. The car sported the same Jaguar-inspired front heart-shaped grille and a new headlights system, with three headlamps on each side. From its sides, the coca-cola bottle line was ample, with a deeper part on the doors. The raised rear fenders were sloped at the back and sported two round taillights. The lower side of the rear apron hosted the twin exhausts, flanked by the reversing light and the fog lamp.

Inside, the MF 4 featured a leather-clad interior, with a plastic trim covering the center stack, which served as an instrument panel as well. For that, Wiesmann revealed its engineering side and installed two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and five additional analog gauges for the coolant temperature, oil temperature, oil pressure, exterior thermometer, and fuel gauge.

Under the hood, Wiesmann installed a BMW V-8 engine. It paired it with a six-speed automatic gearbox and sent the power to the rear wheels.