Wiesmann filed for insolvency back in 2013, but the
brand is making a comeback as the company has released the first teaser image
of their all-new model. First noticed by AutoRAI, the teaser image shows the car will have a
familiar front end with a prominent grille and a flowing hood. We can also see
pronounce fenders and a rakish windscreen. The model appears to be a coupe, but
nothing is official as of yet.
Virtually nothing is known about the car, but
Wiesmann announced plans use engines sourced from BMW M in 2017. At the time,
the company said their upcoming model will be built from scratch and
incorporate new technology and materials. Wiesmann also said the car would be
positioned as a luxury vehicle and noted the BMW engine would give it a
“Bavarian high-tech heart.”
While the company hasn’t confirmed which BMW engine
they’ll use, rumors suggest it could be the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 that powers
the M5. The engine produces 592 hp and 750 Nm of
torque in the standard model, while the M5 Competition has an increased output
of 617 hp.
There’s some speculation that the car will be
unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but Wiesmann doesn’t appear listed on the
official press conference schedule. Regardless, the company’s website says it
will be updated next month and that’s presumably when the car will be unveiled.
