Performance Review: Wiesmann GT MF4 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Wiesmann GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Wiesmann GT MF4 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Wiesmann GT has a 4799cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The GT shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1250 kgs (2755 lbs) this makes the Wiesmann GT MF4 in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The Wiesmann GT shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 4799cc 32V V8 engine produces 362 bhp (269 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 361 lb-ft (489.4 Nm) @ 3400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Wiesmann GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Wiesmann GT.

The Wiesmann GT has a Power to weight ratio of 289.6 bhp per ton and 288.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 GT competing with the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (314.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Wiesmann GT generating around 288.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Morgan Aeromax 4.8 V8 (313.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (313.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Wiesmann GT MF4 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Wiesmann GT MF4 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 1970 Ford Falcon 4th Gen 429 Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed

When talking about the performance of the Wiesmann GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.54 secs @ 109.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Ford Falcon 4th Gen 429 Cobra Jet V-8 4-speed (12.48 secs), the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII GSR (12.49 secs), and the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (12.49 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Wiesmann GT MF4 has a maximum speed of 174mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 GT equals the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Wiesmann GT MF4 then how about the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph), the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo (185 mph), or the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S PDK 991 (185 mph).

Related Links:

2008 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Wiesmann

Car Comparison