On Tuesday, 21 March 2023, German luxury car manufacturer Wiesmann has selected London’s Salon Privé for the British public debut of Project Thunderball. Held on the grounds of the Royal Chelsea Hospital, the event will take place on Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 from April 2023.
Along with Project Thunderball, Wiesmann will also be showing two traditional models for the Salon Prive audience, the MF4 and MF5. The three vehicles together bring to life the rich heritage and history of the brand, while hinting at an exciting electric future.
Roheen Berry, owner and CEO of Wiesmann: “Project Thunderball is the latest groundbreaking development in Wiesmann’s history, and it is the right time for us to demonstrate a fully electric sports car to the British public at London’s Privé Salon. We have a rich heritage of building timeless, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind sports cars with incredible performance and Project Thunderball marks the moment we are now starting to combine that with a state-of-the-art all-electric powertrain and cutting-edge technology.”
David Bagley, Director of Privé Salon: “I am delighted to welcome Wiesmann to Salon Privé London and Royal Hospital Chelsea. I have no doubt that the eye-catching Project Thunderball will wow the crowds and I look forward to seeing the electric sports car debut in the UK with Roheen on the opening morning of London’s Salon Privé. I can’t wait to see and hear their reactions when the covers first open.”
Introduced in April 2022 to overwhelming global success and with its first year in production already sold out, Project Thunderball is a new all-electric roadster that combines the outstanding characteristics of an electric powertrain with the characteristics of performance, driving pleasure and true Wiesmann style. . .
Project Thunderball features a classic rear-wheel drive two-seat configuration and lightweight carbon fiber construction. This is a car that promises the performance, responsiveness and commitment that enthusiasts demand. The dynamics of the German-made roadster have been achieved by packing two electric motors in the mid-rear mounted position, which have an expected total output of 500 kW (680 hp) and 1100 Nm of instantaneous torque for a target 0 – 62mph (0-62mph). 100 km/h) acceleration time is only 2.9 seconds. The motor is powered by a state-of-the-art 800 volt, 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This enables an incredible target range of 500 km (WLTP), along with the convenience of super-fast charging up to 300 kW (DC).
Project Thunderball will be carefully crafted by the many team members who helped develop this renowned German brand. , uses the most modern production technologies and upholds Wiesmann’s reputation for expertise in building German coachwork to the highest standards. With prices starting at €300,000, those interested in registering their interest in the next production series are invited to join the new waiting list at wiesmann.com
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