When you first think about it, what do sports cars and art have in common? Very little, you might say. But after looking at the Wiesmann Art Edition, you’ll be able to realize how strong the link between sports cars and art is, especially that the artist, Heiner Meyer, has succeeded in showing just that.
Since 1970s, Heiner Meyer is known for being one of the established pop art sculptor and artist of our time with paintings shown in Barcelona, Frankfurt and Miami.
Weismann is a German company that produces puristic sports cars. Weismann and Meyer came to work together through interior designer Anke Anstoetz, who also happens to be a businessman. And the rest as they say is history.
The latest Meyer masterpiece is a magnificent Weismann Roadster MF3 sculpture in bronze. Despite the miniature size, it’s amazing how the pop artist captured every piece of detail on the original sports car like the license plate holder, the shape of the car, and the mirrors.
Selected guests and sports car and art enthusiasts were able to view the bronze sculpture during the special event held on May 13, 2011at the Transparent Factory. Epicurean delights were enjoyed by the socializing crowd. Art and automobile topics were also discussed but the highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Weismann Roadster MF3 bronze sculpture by Heiner Meyer himself. The prized work of art is 64 mm x 100 mm x 212 mm in size and weighs about 5kg.
German luxury car builder Wiesmann unveiled the Spyder, a roadster concept, during the Geneva Motor Show. We now put the lightweight creation on spotlight for Wiesmann car lovers out there.
The Wiesmann Spyder hits the scales at only 2,769 pounds or barely hitting the 1,000 kilogram mark. The Wiesmann concept roadser can blast from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in under 4 seconds and reach a top speed of 290 kph. It can achieve all these because of the powerful monster V8 4.0L powerplant that gives out 420 horsepower.
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Niche sports car manufacturer Wiesmann drops the V10 5.0L BMW engines of the MF4 and the MF5 to replace it with the twin turbo V8 4.4L direct injection BMW engine running on petrol.
The new engine can give out 407 horsepower while at 5,500 through 6,400 rpm which means that the MF4 can blast from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and have a top speed of 180.8 mph. The new MF4 engine is more economical and has a lower carbon dioxide emission.
The MF5 will also be relying on the same engine but it will be getting a modified version that outputs 555 hp bringing the car from standstill to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and give it a top speed of 193.2 mph. The new powerplant makes the MF5 the most powerful Weismann in history.
The more powerful engine does not mean that owners will have to shell out more for fuel. The new BMW engine has a mileage of 21.9 miles per gallon.
The new BMW M engines will really come as a good surprise for those who think that the vintage styled Wiesmann supercars will only have a 4-cylinder or a more potent straight six powerplant.
Meanwhile, the MF3 will retain its straight six 3.2L engine which now compliant with Euro 5 standards.
The Wiesemann Roadster MF5 maybe one of the few supercars without a fancy name. It is truly unpretentious and it delivers what it looks is capable of doing.
The shape of the Roadster MF5 from Wiesmann gives you a clear idea that it is an exciting ride. The car manufacturer is also known for its puristic approach to equipment but they install on this car a rear wing that goes automatic once the speedometer hits 120 kilometers per hour to make sure that even at very high speeds, the driving experience will be excellent.
The car makes use of a V-10 powerplant that is paired with a 7-speed manual gear gearbox. The output is pegged at 507 horsepower and delivers a torque of 520 Nm
The Wiesmann MF5 can blast from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed is recorded at 310 km/h.
Some of the safety features of the car include airbags that are dual staged for the driver and passenger; Antiblock Braking System; Side impact integrated protection; Dynamic Stability Control; and a security system by BMW with electronic immobilizer.
The interior of the car is a testament to the perfection inherent to the culture of Wiesmann car production. Just look at the pictures below.
The car really appeals to all senses and it will be safe to say that it is one of the most exciting open-air driving experiences that you can have. Wiesmann will only have 55 of these speed monsters on production line with prices hitting 189,500 Euros each.
