Performance Review: Wiesmann GT MF5 - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Wiesmann GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Wiesmann GT MF5 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular Wiesmann GT has a 4999cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The GT shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. 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 1380 kgs (3042 lbs) this makes the Wiesmann GT MF5 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Wiesmann GT shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 4999cc 40V V10 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 7750 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 383 lb-ft (519.2 Nm) @ 6100 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 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 2020 Lotus Exige Cup 430 3.5 V6 (387.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Wiesmann GT.

The Wiesmann GT has a Power to weight ratio of 362.3 bhp per ton and 277.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 GT competing with the 2020 Lotus Exige Cup 430 3.5 V6 (387.3 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (386.5 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 277.5 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 1991 Jaguar XJ 220 (302.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (302.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the Wiesmann GT MF5 as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Wiesmann GT MF5 is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 1985 Ford RS200 1.8T 16V

When talking about the performance of the Wiesmann GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.71 secs @ 116.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1985 Ford RS200 1.8T 16V (11.66 secs), the 1969 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 V8 3spd Manual (11.66 secs), and the 2016 BMW 2 Series M2 (11.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Wiesmann GT MF5 has a maximum speed of 193mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 GT equals the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Wiesmann GT MF5 then how about the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 Spyder (204 mph), the 2018 McLaren 600LT 3.8 V8 Bi-Turbo (204 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (204 mph).

Related Links:

2009 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Wiesmann

Car Comparison