Handcrafted sports cars built to customer specification – coachbuilding at the Der Gecko manufactury in Dülmen.
Wiesmann Sports Cars GmbH
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About us
Wiesmann builds handcrafted sports cars in Dülmen (Westphalia) according to the coachbuilding principle: each vehicle is produced to order as a one-of-one unique piece, in direct collaboration with the buyer from the first sketch through to delivery. The body panels are not pressed but shaped by hand; traditional craftsmanship is combined with modern production technology. In addition to vehicle assembly, the company offers design, engineering, research and development as well as service and workshop services. The 'Der Gecko' manufactury
- Site
- Dülmen
- Processes
- Coachbuilding / handcrafted vehicle assembly (made-to-order sports car production), Handforming of body panels (body shapes formed by hand, not pressed), Vehicle development, design and R&D (design, engineering and R&D departments), Development and production of hardtops for various vehicle models, Metalworking / locksmith shop (internship report), Car workshop / service, Handcrafted coachbuilding / individual car construction, Design and engineering
- Materials
- Hand-shaped body panels, Bespoke one-off construction to customer order, Design, engineering & R&D
- Founded
- 1988
- Industries
- Automotive, Sports car manufacturing, Luxury automotive
Materials & processes
Hand-shaped body panels
Body curves are shaped by hand rather than stamped from a press, in the style of traditional coachbuilders.
Bespoke one-off construction to customer order
Every vehicle is assembled as a one-of-one commission in collaboration with the buyer.
Design, engineering & R&D
In-house departments for design, engineering and research & development support vehicle development.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachbuilding / handcrafted vehicle assembly (made-to-order sports car production)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handforming of body panels (body shapes formed by hand, not pressed)Forming | – | – | – | 1 piece | – |
| Vehicle development, design and R&D (design, engineering and R&D departments)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and production of hardtops for various vehicle modelsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Metalworking / locksmith shop (internship report)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Car workshop / serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactury/factory (Der Gecko, body and vehicle manufactury) | Wiesmann Der Gecko | 1 | – | 2008 | Dülmen (An der Lehmkuhle 87, 48249 Dülmen) |
| Production facility | Wiesmann Telgenkamp (first own production facility) | 1 | – | 1990 | Dülmen-Telgenkamp |
Additional services
Company history
- 1985
A visit to the Essen Motor Show inspires Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann to build their own sports car.
- 1988
Company founded; vehicle development begins.
- 1990
Opening of the first production facility at Telgenkamp in Dülmen.
- 1993
Roadster MF3 completed; first deliveries.
- 1994
Partnership with BMW; base in Munich.
- 2005
Presentation of the GT MF4, the first coupé.
- 2008
Opening of the 'Der Gecko' manufactury in Dülmen.
- 2009
Presentation of the MF4-S (Geneva) and MF5 (IAA); new partners in Asia and the Middle East.
- 2014
Brief hiatus.
- 2016
Acquisition by Contec Global and Roheen Berry.
- 2018
Start of development of new models.
- 2022
World premiere of the electric sports car 'Project Thunderball'; first reservations.