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.
Got it yet? There are no more engines for the cars! Wiesmann seems to be plum out of luck if it wants a 10-cylinder, but all is not lost for the Germanized Morgan. Company spokesman Frank Schütz said that a decision regarding the top model's engine will be made in the next couple months. Seeing as how BMW is switching over to those twin-turbo V8s, I'm thinking Wiesmann might do the same.
Since 2008, Wiesmann has sold approximately 100 units of the MF5. For some info about the car, check out our post from way back at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.
By Phil Alex
Source: Automobilwoche (Sub. Req)
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