Fisker to unveil production Karma Hybrid in Detroit

Fisker announced today that its first production car, the Fisker Karma, will be unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next month. Fisker says that the production Karma plug-in hybrid sedan keeps its “extreme proportions and beautiful sculpture” from the concept it showed last year in Detroit.

With its Q-Drive powetrain, the Fisker Karma will have an all-electric range of 50 miles after which the gasoline engine turns a generator to charge the lithium-ion battery pack. Basically it becomes a regular hybrid vehicle once 50 miles have been completed. Fisker estimates that most Karma drivers who charge their vehicle overnight and commute less than 50 miles a day will achieve a fuel-economy of 100 mpg.

The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sedan will have three different operating modes including Stealth, Sport, and HEV...
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350zdon17 - 12/2/2008 9:57:56 AM

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Dont think this car will do well...i think the front looks like the joker smiling at you...not the best time to bring new brands to this market

dumpsty - 12/2/2008 11:09:55 AM

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I hope the Karma is successful also.

It's a perfect example of what a possible Corvette sedan could be like. Or an excuse to re-open the Cunningham brand.

t_bone - 12/2/2008 11:11:36 AM

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Sigh. Imagine if the Porsche Panamera had been designed by him.

100tnega - 12/2/2008 2:46:38 PM

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I'd rather give Fisker my tax dollars. At least they have a plan and vision.