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No More BMW V10s for Wiesmann, MF5s Likely to go Twin-Turbo
There's a problem with German work-of-art-on-wheels auto manufacturer Wiesmann. Let's see if you can piece it together. The clues are: 1) Wiesmann sources its engines from BMW, 2) its top models, the Roadster MF5 and GT MF5, use the M5's 507-horse V10, and 3) BMW is dropping its V10 in favor of "greener" twin turbo V8s.
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Render: Porsche Macan Gts Sounds Like A Plausible Idea
As we stand, Porsche currently offers two gasoline models of its new Macan SUV in North America, the base "S" with a 335hp (340PS) 3.0 liter V6 twin turbo unit, and the "Turbo" featuring 395hp (400PS) 3.6-liter twin-turbo'd V6,...
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German Sports Car Manufacturer Gumpert Is Insolvent…again
According to German news sources, including T-online and Otz, local sports car manufacturer Gumpert, makers of the Apollo, has gone under. The information comes not very long (at all) after another fairly-renowned maker of sporty cars from the country,...
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Wiesmann Debuts V8-powered Spyder Concept At The 2011 Geneva Show
German coachbuilder Wiesmann revealed the Spyder, an extremely lightweight two-seater roadster concept, at the Geneva Motor Show today. With a kerb weight of under 1,000 kg (2,679 pounds), the small roadster model is said to be able to accelerate from...
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Wiesmann Gt Mf5 Official Safety Car For 2009 Fia Gt Championship
The BMW V10-powered Wiesmann GT MF5 sports coupe will be setting the pace for the racecars participating at the 2009 FIA GT Championship season that kicks off this weekend on May 3 in Silverstone Circuit in Britain. The limited production German sports...
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17 Pictures Of The Wiesmann Roadster Mf5 - Gallery
The 2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 is stunning, as has come to be expected from this niche German manufacturer. Check below the 17-picture Gallery for three quick facts from this outlandish supercar. Click here for more from the Frankfurt auto show. 507...
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