YES! (The) 3.2 Roadster is Coming to America

German sports carmaker Funke & Will AG announced today that it has extended distribution of the YES! Roadster 3.2 (yes, that’s the car’s name) to North America and Canada this year. The lightweight roadster will make its appereance at next month’s Chicago Autoshow with sales following later on this year.

The YES! Roadster will be available in two versions, one with a naturally aspirated 255 HP 3.2-liter V6 engine capable of accelerating the 890 kg or 1,962 lb two-seater from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4,8 sec and one with a turbocharged version of the same V6 unit developing 355 HP. The latter goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 sec and features a top speed of 175 mph or 281 km/h. For those in need of more power, there’s an option for a 415bhp upgrade that allows the Roadster 3.2 turbo to reach a top speed of nearly 200mph or 321 km/h. -Details and images after the jump - Thanks for the tip Betsi!

Press Release

GROSSENHAIN, Germany, January 28- The YES! Roadster 3.2 will be on display during the 100th Chicago Autoshow from February 6th to February 17th 2008. We are looking forward to welcoming on the exhibition stand SH34 in the South Hall.

The overwhelmingly positive response from media, customers, experts and business partners reflects the great interest of the public in the puristic lightweight and proves once again the successful implementation of this concept, true to the motto: PURE DRIVING PLEASURE.

Due to the equally positive feedback from America, Funke & Will AG has extended distribution of the YES! Roadster 3.2 to North America and Canada this year. For this purpose the company has founded YES! North America Inc.

The current model is equipped with a 3.2ltr V6 motor. With its 255 hp, the 890 kg two-seater can accelerate to 60 m/h in just 4.8 seconds and gives you the driving pleasure typical of the YES!. If that's not enough for you, set your sights on the YES! Roadster 3.2 Turbo. With this turbo version, Funke & Will advance into the realm of super sports cars. Thanks to an exhaust gas turbocharger, the same original aggregate yields 355 hp, catapulting the driver of the merely 930 kg roadster from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 175mph. A specially developed rear spoiler ensures the necessary downforce to keep the 355 hp safely on the road. If more power is required there is an option for a 415bhp upgrade pushing the YES! Roadster 3.2 turbo almost to the majic 200mph barrier.

In either guise the YES! Roadster 3.2 and Turbo offers supreme handling with almost supercar performance in the 3.2 Turbo. With comfort levels that make the car and everyday option and a generous choice of optional extras from heated seats to high quality satnav.

A select group of dealers are to be anounced at the end of Febuary which will service North America from the east to the west coast with additional dealers appointed in Canada.