Wiesmann announced today that customers have already filled its order books for the first full year of production. So eager were consumers for the upcoming car, they signed up to order one before the EV’s official name has even been revealed.
Still going by its code name, “Project Thunderball,” Wiesmann opened order books in September, saying that it would only build 1,000 examples of the retro-futuristic roadster. With production beginning in 2024, those interested in the car who haven’t already placed an order will have to wait a long time before they can take delivery.
“To have already sold out the first year of production proves the unique appeal of Project Thunderball and represents a phenomenal start to a Wiesmann’s new, electrified era,” said Roheen Berry, Wiesmann’s CEO. “We are all extremely proud that Project Thunderball—the car which heralds the return of the storied Wiesmann brand—should resonate so strongly with driving enthusiasts from around the world.”
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Although “Project Thunderball” looks like a classic two-seater, it’s powered by two electric motors mounted ahead of the rear wheels. From them, Wiesmann is targeting a combined output of 670 hp (500 kW/680 PS) and 738 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque.
That should be enough to launch the car from a standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.9 seconds. The motors will get their supply from a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that Wiesmann says will be installed in order to achieve a near 50/50 weight distribution.
The automaker is aiming for a driving range of 311 miles (500 km) and says that owners will be able to make use of convenient, superfast 300 kW DC charging.
Production of “Project Thunderball” will begin in 2024, at the company’s “Gecko” facility in Dülmen, Germany. Those who are still interested in ordering a car can join Wiesmann’s new waiting list, and prices start at €300,000 ($320,625 USD at current exchange rates).
