Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, is building a worldwide retail network to
support initial deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Fisker Automotive, founded in 2007 by Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies,
is a privately owned American car company producing premium green automobiles. North American corporate headquarters are
located in Irvine. The company has backing from
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Palo Alto Investors and QIA.
Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled the
Fisker Karma S concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today.
The four-seat, plug-in hybrid hardtop convertible furthers the company’s belief that driving style and
performance need not be compromised for environmental friendliness.
The open-air Fisker Karma S concept shares its aluminum spaceframe architecture and clean Q-DRIVE®
powertrain with the Fisker Karma sedan. Designed and engineered by Quantum Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive,
Q-DRIVE® provides 50 emission-free miles on a single charge to its lithium-ion battery pack,
and up to 403hp from two electric motors. The power retractable hard top, a first for Fisker, glides neatly into
the trunk and a unique design language sets the Karma S concept apart.
“The Karma S is an extension of the
Fisker Automotive product range of eco-conscious automobiles and sets the tone for the future.“
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE UNVEILS 2010 FISKER KARMA PREMIUM PLUG-IN HYBRID PRODUCTION CAR
100mpg Fisker Karma Makes its World Wide Premiere at the 2009
The four-door, four-seat Karma fuses the traditional and timeless styling of veteran auto designer,
with Quantum Technologies’ clean Q-DRIVE® plug-in hybrid powertrain to become the world’s first luxury plug-in hybrid car.
Exclusive to Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE® provides the best combination of power, efficiency and low emissions.
The system is comprised of two 201hp electric motors powered by an advanced lithium-ion technology battery pack.
A generator attached to a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec® direct injection (D1) gasoline engine provides extended range
capabilities.
"More than 60 percent of America’s 200 million drivers travel less than 50 miles per day.
With Q-DRIVE®, the Karma can do that without using a drop of gas. This proprietary powertrain will provide a base for
all future model derivatives from Fisker Automotive.” said Alan Niedzwiecki, CEO Quantum Technologies.
The features two operating modes: Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric-only Stealth Mode, drivers can travel
emission free for up to 50 miles on a full charge from any 110-, 220- or 240-volt electric outlet. A total range of
up to 300 miles is estimated in Sport Mode, which utilizes the efficient Ecotec® gasoline engine to turn a generator
that powers two electric motors on the rear differential.
STYLE AND LUXURY
Karma’s exterior design features the continual flow of sculpture and dramatic proportion that is signature Fisker style.
A low, wide stance and raised front fenders offer the driver a unique view of the car’s design. Modest changes from
the original Karma prototype include an enhanced upper grill and an enlarged lower intake for improved airflow.
A new aerodynamic diffuser under the rear bumper helps cool the electric drivetrain. Instantly recognizable,
the Karma also benefits from having the world’s largest continuously formed glass solar panel roof on a car – an
industry first and a standard feature on all Karma sedans.
A desirable car of any kind requires an inviting cockpit. Fisker’s interior design team focused on sustainable design
held accountable to the environment. Inspiration from nature’s timeless beauty and the quality of classic design
composition provided immense inspiration. Karma’s Sustainable and Accountable Design is reflected in the use of
reusable materials enhanced with modern technology. For example, wood trim is sourced from non-living trees:
‘Fallen Trees’ that have succumbed to age; ‘Rescued Trees’ burned in forest fires; and ‘Sunken Trees’ lying in
American lake bottoms.
Karma’s instrumentation and controls focus on ease of use. Embedded in the layered EcoGlass™ center console
is a 10.2-inch touch sensitive screen controlling HVAC, audio and other vehicle systems. LCD gauges behind the
steerint wheel provide display critical information like battery charge and vehicle speed.
Karma buyers will choose from three trim levels: EcoBase™, EcoSport™ and EcoChic™. The most advanced sustainable
material series, EcoChic, is based on an animal-free approach that still offers a luxurious environment.
Leather is replaced by 100% Bamboo Viscose, a soft hand textile, while EcoGlass™™ trim frames authentic fossilized leaves.
Karma’s EcoSport™ series incorporates hand-wrapped premium leather using a 100% sustainable manufacturing strategy,
which minimizes the number of hides required and highlights natural markings.
support initial deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Fisker Automotive, founded in 2007 by Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies,
is a privately owned American car company producing premium green automobiles. North American corporate headquarters are
located in Irvine. The company has backing from
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Palo Alto Investors and QIA.
Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled the
Fisker Karma S concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today.
The four-seat, plug-in hybrid hardtop convertible furthers the company’s belief that driving style and
performance need not be compromised for environmental friendliness.
The open-air Fisker Karma S concept shares its aluminum spaceframe architecture and clean Q-DRIVE®
powertrain with the Fisker Karma sedan. Designed and engineered by Quantum Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive,
Q-DRIVE® provides 50 emission-free miles on a single charge to its lithium-ion battery pack,
and up to 403hp from two electric motors. The power retractable hard top, a first for Fisker, glides neatly into
the trunk and a unique design language sets the Karma S concept apart.
“The Karma S is an extension of the
Fisker Automotive product range of eco-conscious automobiles and sets the tone for the future.“
FISKER AUTOMOTIVE UNVEILS 2010 FISKER KARMA PREMIUM PLUG-IN HYBRID PRODUCTION CAR
100mpg Fisker Karma Makes its World Wide Premiere at the 2009
The four-door, four-seat Karma fuses the traditional and timeless styling of veteran auto designer,
with Quantum Technologies’ clean Q-DRIVE® plug-in hybrid powertrain to become the world’s first luxury plug-in hybrid car.
Exclusive to Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE® provides the best combination of power, efficiency and low emissions.
The system is comprised of two 201hp electric motors powered by an advanced lithium-ion technology battery pack.
A generator attached to a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec® direct injection (D1) gasoline engine provides extended range
capabilities.
"More than 60 percent of America’s 200 million drivers travel less than 50 miles per day.
With Q-DRIVE®, the Karma can do that without using a drop of gas. This proprietary powertrain will provide a base for
all future model derivatives from Fisker Automotive.” said Alan Niedzwiecki, CEO Quantum Technologies.
The features two operating modes: Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric-only Stealth Mode, drivers can travel
emission free for up to 50 miles on a full charge from any 110-, 220- or 240-volt electric outlet. A total range of
up to 300 miles is estimated in Sport Mode, which utilizes the efficient Ecotec® gasoline engine to turn a generator
that powers two electric motors on the rear differential.
STYLE AND LUXURY
Karma’s exterior design features the continual flow of sculpture and dramatic proportion that is signature Fisker style.
A low, wide stance and raised front fenders offer the driver a unique view of the car’s design. Modest changes from
the original Karma prototype include an enhanced upper grill and an enlarged lower intake for improved airflow.
A new aerodynamic diffuser under the rear bumper helps cool the electric drivetrain. Instantly recognizable,
the Karma also benefits from having the world’s largest continuously formed glass solar panel roof on a car – an
industry first and a standard feature on all Karma sedans.
A desirable car of any kind requires an inviting cockpit. Fisker’s interior design team focused on sustainable design
held accountable to the environment. Inspiration from nature’s timeless beauty and the quality of classic design
composition provided immense inspiration. Karma’s Sustainable and Accountable Design is reflected in the use of
reusable materials enhanced with modern technology. For example, wood trim is sourced from non-living trees:
‘Fallen Trees’ that have succumbed to age; ‘Rescued Trees’ burned in forest fires; and ‘Sunken Trees’ lying in
American lake bottoms.
Karma’s instrumentation and controls focus on ease of use. Embedded in the layered EcoGlass™ center console
is a 10.2-inch touch sensitive screen controlling HVAC, audio and other vehicle systems. LCD gauges behind the
steerint wheel provide display critical information like battery charge and vehicle speed.
Karma buyers will choose from three trim levels: EcoBase™, EcoSport™ and EcoChic™. The most advanced sustainable
material series, EcoChic, is based on an animal-free approach that still offers a luxurious environment.
Leather is replaced by 100% Bamboo Viscose, a soft hand textile, while EcoGlass™™ trim frames authentic fossilized leaves.
Karma’s EcoSport™ series incorporates hand-wrapped premium leather using a 100% sustainable manufacturing strategy,
which minimizes the number of hides required and highlights natural markings.
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