German sports car maker Wiesmann has presented three different versions of its forthcoming Project Thunderball roadster.
The design concepts highlight the wealth of customisation options available for the €300,000 (£265,000) electric car.
However, with Project Thunderball already sold out until 2025, Wiesmann is giving potential customers plenty of time to think about interior and exterior finishes.
Roheen Berry, owner and CEO of Wiesmann, led the digital design process to provide inspiration for future Project Thunderball owners.
Saint-Tropez dreams
The first design concept is described as being the ‘very essence of convertible motoring, inspired by the moment in time when you and your car become one.’
It wears bespoke blue metallic paint, said to evoke images of ‘warm coastal waters’ and ‘endless skies’. This contrasts with the bold orange leather covering the seats, and the dramatic alloy wheels.
Soft-touch cream canvas and high-gloss teak wood trim are reminders of the Saint-Tropez resort on the French Riviera.
Jay Gatsby’s choice
With retro styling as standard, a trip back in time seems only right for Project Thunderball. The second design concept harks back to the 1920s, described as being the age of Modernism and optimism.
Wondering how F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic fictional character, Jay Gatsby, would design an electric roadster was the starting point for this car. It makes for a theme of ‘opulence and optimism’, aided by gold paintwork and a matching front grille.
The interior is finished in deep burgundy leather, complemented by matte soft-touch velvet detailing.
Stealth performance
With the ability to accelerate quietly from 0-124mph in less than nine seconds, a stealthy approach is taken for the third Project Thunderball design concept.
Matte black paint is used for the roadster’s exterior, with contrasting gloss black detailing to add an extra degree of visual menace. The theme continues inside, where you’ll discover black leather and gloss carbon fibre trim.
All Project Thunderball customers will be invited to the Wiesmann factory to see their car being made, and offer design input. First deliveries are due in 2024.
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