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The
success of the Wiesmann Roadster which was based on a combination
of classic design and state-of-the-art engineering Wiesmann
to develop a new hardtop sports car on the foundations of
the Roadster, the result was the Wiesmann GT.
The two-seater Wiesmann GT coupé was first introduced at the
2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. Basic data used to develop the
new car was gathered by the Wiesmann Racing GT, which was
used as a experimental vehicle under extreme conditions during
the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring in 2002. From the outset
Wiesmann decided that the GT would not only be visually different
form the Roadster, but based on a different drivetrain, in
the end the 4.8 litre BMW V8 was chosen. This choice meant
that the engine compartment had to be enlarged to hold the
new unit, which consequently meant that all the dimensions
of the Wiesmann GT were altered. The Wiesmann GT is 3 cm higher,
11 cm wider, and 37 cm longer than the Roadster.
To help keep the weight of the Wiesmann GT down the engineers
used an aluminium monocoque design borrowed from the racing
scene. The bodywork of the Wiesmann GT comprises of a lightweight,
high-quality, fibreglass-reinforced compound material.
Similar and related vehicles:
Wiesmann Roadster MF3
Wiesmann GT MF5
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