The first examples of the Wiesmann Project Thunderball electric sports car have all been sold.
Strong interest in the German company’s first electric vehicle means the first full year of production has already been reserved.
Wiesmann plans to start delivering cars to customers in 2024, so the waiting list for Project Thunderball now stretches well into 2025.
Modern-day muscle
Wiesmann began accepting orders for its two-seat, rear-wheel drive, luxury roadster in September 2022. This followed the car’s official unveiling earlier that year.
Project Thunderball is the first new car from the marque since it temporarily closed its doors in 2014. Wiesmann’s previous history included a range of brawny muscle cars with BMW engines, including the fearsome 555hp GT MF5.
Although electrification is a new concept for Wiesmann, the company has not forgotten its sports car roots. Two electric motors deliver 680hp to Project Thunderball’s rear wheels, plus an accompanying 809lb ft of torque.
With lightweight carbon fibre bodywork, the EV roadster is targeted to hit 62mph in just 2.9 seconds. Accelerating from 0-124mph should take 8.9 seconds.
Made in Germany
Launch versions of Project Thunderball are equipped with a 92kWh battery pack, offering a potential range of more than 310 miles. Using 800-volt technology means the Wiesmann can charge at speeds of up to 300kW, too.
Prices for Project Thunderball start at €300,000 (£265,000), and customers can specify numerous options for personalisation. Each car will be hand-built at Wiesmann’s state-of-the-art ‘Gecko factory’, in Dülmen, Germany.
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