This is the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 that is presently being showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is powered by the BMW M5/M6-derived V10, which has 500bhp, 383lb ft of torque, gets to 60mph in 3.9sec and has a top speed of 192mph. The body is mostly unchanged from the standard MF5 except for the cloth roof. It still retains the standard equipment which includes dual airbags, ABS and stability control. It is priced from EUR 189,500 and will only have 55 units built. Photo gallery and press release after the jump!

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Announced for this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the brand new Wiesmann Roadster MF5 made its debut today and impressed everyone.

The new vehicle carries the long-acclaimed 5.0-liter V10 engine from Bmw (found on the M5 and M6) and capable to deliver an impressive 507 hp and 520 Nm torque. With this amount of power, the car ca sprint to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds while the top speed achieved is 310 km/h.

The new Wiesmann Roadster MF5 will be produced in just 55 units and each will carry a price tag of EUR 189,500 (basic price). Photo gallery after the jump!

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This is the first image that has ever been released of the strength, elegance and speed of the MF5 Roadster manufactured by German sports carmaker Wiesmann. It’s set to make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

We’ve gotten wind that the new handcrafted sports car will cost 189,500 euros (German price including tax), but the date of when it will be available in the market is still unknown. Wiesmann’s latest addition to the range will be produced in a limited edition of 55 units. The new Roadster has a BMW V10 engine that develops 507 hp and 520 Nm of torque. Incidentally, the front-mounted V10 mid-engine with three-way catalytic converter, petrol injection, stainless steel twin exhaust pipes, is the same unit that was fitted on the GT version of the Wiesmann MF5. The powerplant, mated to a 7-speed SMG transmission, allows the car to sprint from zero to 60 in 3.9 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). More details will come so check back with us. Photo after the jump!

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Wiesmann offers a special treat to those who will be attending the Frankfurt Motor Show as everyone will get to witness the luxury sports car maker build a GT MF4 during the car exhibition event. The world premiere of the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 will also be made during the show.

Business manager Friedhelm Wiesmann said that the decision to mount a car for everyone to view came about so that the company “will be able to show [its] manufacturing skills and [its] productive efficiency to the exhibition-visitors, the customers, and the media-exponents.” The GT MF4 will be installed with a 4.8-liter 367 horsepower engine. If you can’t be there, you can still view the process as a digital webcam will be recording every detail. The logistic for this one very special event has already started because the montage had to start back in Duelmen. Wiesmann is also very excited about finding two major partners for this event. The magazine auto motor und sport (www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/iaa) will act as media partner and will broadcast the event website. Tool-manufacturer Festool will provide the tools needed for the carbuilding. Just so you know where to go directly, Wiesmann is exhibiting at Booth B18 in Hall 5.

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According to the latest reports, the new Wiesmann MF5 Roadster will make its official debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show! For those who don’t know, the MF5 carries the spectacular V10 engine capable to deliver 507 hp (and 520 Nm of torque) and currently found on the M5 and M6, which makes the German car a real beast.

Regarding the performances of the vehicle, these are also impressive: the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is made in just 3.9 seconds while the top speed is limited to 310 km/h! The convertible version will also be capable to offer these performance, or maybe even better but there is one interesting fact that might make us sad: the MF5 Convertible will be built in just 55 units so if you want one and you think you got the money just go for it!

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This is the second time in succeeding months (in the other accident a Porsche driver died when testing 998 Cabriolet prototype) that an accident involving test vehicles took place on Friday the Thirteenth, a day that many superstitiously consider a day of bad luck.

This month the accident happened in Autobahn A31 in Germany between the exits Gescher and Legden in the direction of Emden involving a Wiesmann GT prototype. No one was killed on this one, unlike the one that happened last month involving a Porsche prototype where the driver was not as lucky. The report says that the Wiesmann was travelling on the left lane of the freeway when a red BMW E30 changed lanes from right to left but it did not see the Wiesmann on its left. When the Wiesmann saw the Bimmer, it tried to avoid a collision and veered further left into a guard rail which it tried to avoid, too. When the Wiesmann swung back to the right a truck was already there and it smashed into it. To make matters worse, a smaller truck that was pulling a trailer along could not stop in time and it plowed into the Wiesmann making it a total write-off. There was another car involved in the accident into which the smaller truck also smashed. Two people were reportedly injured and authorities are looking for witnesses and for the BMW which did not stop after the incident took place. The damage caused by the accident is around €150,000 according to some estimates.

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Wiesmann, the niche German sports car manufacturer, celebrated its 20th anniversary recently and to mark the occasion the company released a series of special ‘20th Anniversary Editions’ models in a matter of a year. The first of these special cars was revealed as the MF4-S GT, and this week at the Geneva Motor Show, the company introduced a new convertible model, the MF4 Roadster.

Derived on the mid-level MF4, the Wiesmann Roadster will receive the same BMW-supplied 4.0-liter V8 unit together with the GT. The maximum power yield is maintained at 367hp (270kW) and drive is channeled to the rear wheels through a 6-speed automatic or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission option (the same drivetrain configuration as the BMW M3). Expected to be opened also is a special edition MF4-S Roadster which will feature a more powerful 4.8-liter V8 that can generate 420hp (309kW). The new Roadster will come with a €128,900 price tag. The 6-cylinder MF3 Roadster will continue production also. The new cars will be exclusively limited for sale in Europe only although plans to raise production to 350 units yearly may point to a future sales in other markets as well. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Wiesmann, the Dülmen-based sports car manufacturer, will be releasing a lineup of special ‘20th Anniversary Editions’ models throughout 2009 as a way of celebrating its 20 years in the industry.

One of these editions will be the MF4-S GT with details not yet released. However, a convertible version will also be released which is listed at $166,000 for Europe (128,900 Euros). Another model, a drop top version designated as the MF4 Roadster will also be coming out at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It will be patterned on the mid-level MF4 and will come with the BMW-derived 4.0-liter V8 powerplant as the GT. Maximum power yield is at 367hp (270kW). The Roadster will come with a special version called the MF4-S Roadster featuring a more powerful 4.8-liter V8 that generates 420hp (309kW). The MF3 Roadster will continue to be in production also. All of these models will be restricted to Europe, however, but intentions of increasing the production to 350 cars yearly (in contrast to 250 the preceding year) there is a possibility that they will filter down to other markets outside of Europe.

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Wiesmann, the Dulmen-based sports carmaker, is making available a series of special ‘20th Anniversary Editions’ models throughout 2009 as a way of commemorating its 20 years in the industry.

The recently unveiled MF4-S GT is the first of these special models and just recently the company released a teaser for a top-down variant called the MF4 Roadster and will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Roadster, based on the mid-level MF4, will come with the same BMW-derived 4.0-liter V8 powerplant as the MF4-S GT. Power yield is maintained at 367 hp (270 kW). Also expected to show is a special variant of the Roadster that will come with a more powerful 420 hp (309 kW) 4.8-liter V8 engine.

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When carmakers celebrate their birthdays they usually make a special version of their best cars. And when it comes to Wiesmann, you know you’re in for a great car. The niche carmaker was started by brothers Martin and Friedhelm, an engineer and a businessman, respectively, which got its start making hardtops for convertibles.

However, in 2006, Wiesmann produced its own shapely and retro-static coupe and roadster. Although its not certain from what starting point they started counting, but Wiesmann will be celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a lineup of special versions including the GT MF4-S. The car will come with a 4.8-liter V8 adapted from the Bmw M3 and tuned to generate 420hp and placing it in the middle of the 367 MF4 and the 507 hp V10-powered MF5. Buyers have the option between a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch transmission, plus special touches including a modified interior highlighting the compulsory numbered and signed plate. There will be a limited 30 units of the MF4-S that Wiesmann will make available with two more special versions close at the heel of this one. The MF4-S will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March. No mention of possible pricing yet. Photo gallery after the jump!

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