The history of the German manufacturer Wiesmann It has had ups and downs, like life itself. After filing for bankruptcy in 2013, he stunned the world with a concept and production plan in 2019, and then concrete announcements via his website in late 2021. And in April 2022 he presented an electric prototype called Project Thunderball.
Towards the end of 2022, the Wiesmann Project Thunderballalthough it will just start production at its Gecko plant, in Dülmeny (Germany), at the beginning of next year.
The brand has already announced that its first full year of production is already sold despite the fact that prices start at 300,000 euros, with deliveries projected for mid-2024.
The Project Thunderball is a two-seater, rear-wheel drive roadsterwhich features two center-rear-mounted electric motors, delivering up to 500 kW of power (680 Hp) and 811 lb-ft of torque, delivering phenomenal straight-line performance and 0-100 km/h acceleration. in 2.9 seconds.
It is built on a very resistant and light aluminum chassis, at the heart of which is a high-density battery with a 92 kWh capacity, which according to the brand provides a target range of 500 km.
The three conceptual
And while we’re still waiting for the production car, Wiesmann has unveiled three design concepts inspired by the Project Thunderball. The objective is to demonstrate the immense customization capacity that the electric roadster will have.
The brand indicates that each highlights very different facets of the brand.
Design Concept 1
“The memories of the feeling of the warm sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the sight of the crystal clear waters of the Côte d’Azur stretching to the horizon” were key elements that inspired the Concept One, or as the brand also says, “the very essence of open top driving, inspired by the moment when you and your car become one.”
An ocean blue metallic paint exterior was used to evoke the Mediterranean summer sea and sky, to which was added a luxurious interior finished in orange leather with cream accents and glossy teak wood.
Design Concept 2
It is inspired by the Gatsby era and the roaring 20s, “when optimism for the future was symbolized by the sheer pleasure of driving.”
To do this, a gold-tone finished exterior was used, with a matching grille, which is contrasted by a deep burgundy leather interior with touches of matte velvet details.
Design Concept 3
This conceptual is inspired by the night and the heroes of darkness, which is why it sports an exterior finish in matte black, highlighted with details in glossy black.
The interior, meanwhile, is dressed in matte black leather contrasted with anodized accents and glossy carbon fiber surrounds to create an emotional driving experience.
