2009 Fisker Karma S Concept

2009 Fisker Karma S Concept

Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium cars green, unveiled the Fisker Karma concept of S in the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The four-seat plug-in hybrid convertible hardtop promotes the company's belief that the driving style and performance need not be compromised by respect for the environment.

Fisker's Karma Outdoor S shares the concept of aluminum spaceframe architecture and clean Q-DRIVE ® powertrain with the Fisker Karma sedan. Designed and developed by Quantum Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE ® has 50 emission-free miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery, up to 403hp from two electric motors. The power retractable hardtop, the first Fisker, slips easily into the trunk and a unique design language Fisker Karma concept sets the S apart.

2010 Fisker Karma with Q-DRIVE® features

Fisker Automotive Inc. apparent its aboriginal assembly car – the 2010 Fisker Karma – at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit today. With a starting amount of $87,900 $80,400 afterwards US government tax credits), 1,000 orders for the 100 mile-per-gallon affluence constituent amalgam accept been accustomed back the ancestor debuted at the 2008 NAIAS. Karma deliveries are appointed to activate in the fourth division of 2009 through the Fisker Automotive Retail network.

The four-door, four-seat Karma fuses the acceptable and around-the-clock administration of adept auto artist and Fisker Automotive CEO Henrik Fisker, with Quantum Technologies’ apple-pie Q-DRIVE® constituent amalgam powertrain to become the world’s aboriginal affluence constituent amalgam car.

Exclusive to Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE® provides the best aggregate of power, ability and low emissions. The arrangement is comprised of two 201hp electric motors powered by an avant-garde lithium-ion technology array pack. A architect absorbed to a 260hp turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec® absolute bang (D1) gasoline agent provides continued ambit capabilities.

“More than 60 percent of America’s 200 actor drivers biking beneath than 50 afar per day. With Q-DRIVE®, the Karma can do that after application a bead of gas. This proprietary powertrain will accommodate a abject for all approaching archetypal derivatives from Fisker Automotive.” said Alan Niedzwiecki, CEO Quantum Technologies.

Q-DRIVE® appearance two operating modes: Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric-only Stealth Mode, drivers can biking discharge chargeless for up to 50 afar on a abounding allegation from any 110-, 220- or 240-volt electric outlet. A absolute ambit of up to 300 afar is estimated in Sport Mode, which utilizes the able Ecotec® gasoline agent to about-face a architect that admiral two electric motors on the rear differential. A absolutely answerable Karma can accomplish an anniversary boilerplate of added than 100 afar per gallon.

With a top acceleration of 125 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds, the Karma is the world’s aboriginal accurate exceptional constituent amalgam sports sedan. The Karma’s low centermost of force and achievement oriented, A-arm abeyance arrangement action a apple chic active experience. Tall, advanced tires bear immense crabbed anchor while electrohydaulic disc brakes accommodate effortless endlessly power.

To accommodated assembly goals, Fisker angry to specialty architect Valmet Automotive in Finland. Delivery of the added than 1,000 pre-ordered Karmas will activate this year. To admire antecedent production, the aboriginal 99 examples will be akin to bout both autogenous and exoteric blueprint of the Karma ancestor originally showcased at the 2008 NAIAS. Each will affection a alone applique with a appointed car cardinal and signature from Henrik Fisker.

2012 Fisker Karma Hybrid Electric

The Fisker Karma is much better than luke, but the design needs a little tweaking and most do not give Fisker Karma is a serious opportunity to make a difference in our automotive lives. It was just before all the planet Earth became obsessed with green plants and the environment. Basically, it was ideal for Fisker Automotive to try out some innovative by creating a new car, called the Fisker Karma.

Fisker Latigo CS, 2006

Fisker Latigo CS, 2006

The BMW 6 Series 650Ci Coupe provides the base vehicle architecture for the FISKER LATIGO CS. Signature FISKER cues bring a new gravitas and balance to the luxury sports coupe - it is understated elegance at its best. As in the FISKER TRAMONTO, all electronic, telematic and safety systems remain untouched from the original manufacturer, and every original vehicle option is available.

The FISKER LATIGO CS is currently nearing production status, so final technical details are still in flux. Engine specifications call for a standard 32-valve, 4.8-liter V8 pumping 367 horsepower, and an optional V10 that generates over 550 horsepower if you choose a BMW M6 as your base architecture.

LATIGO CS DESIGN
The LATIGO CS evidences signature Fisker style, with details that can only be done by hand. "Hand craftsmanship is at the forefront of this coachbuild design. Coachbuilding is an art form," explains Henrik Fisker, CEO FISKER COACHBUILD.

FISKER COACHBUILD works with a hand-picked team of classic car body builders, wheelers, panel beaters, wing makers, and fender manufacturers who are highly skilled in their work with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, carbon fiber and magnesium alloy.

The lines of the car bear a tension - like an arrow pulled back in the bow. C-pillars have been redesigned to flow in a more sculptured manner, sitting solidly over rear wheels. Dimensions front and rear have been shortened. A sculptured power dome highlights the hood. Overall, brilliantly balanced proportions lend a solid, unmistakable presence to the FISKER LATIGO CS, while advanced aerodynamic sculpting creates a shape that is virtually invisible to the air.

Exterior detail highlights include:
+ Low ground-hugging stance
+ Lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber and steel define the outer shape
+ Sculptured power dome highlights the hood
+ Slim, beautifully proportioned head lamps tie together the strong front graphic
+ Fog lights inset with carbon fiber bezels on the lower front spoiler
+ Fisker family resemblance with distinctive, black powder-coated grille
+ 3-dimensional milled aluminum and hand painted badge
+ Side indicators set in a chromed aluminum bezel
+ Clean, unbroken lines
+ Carbon fiber rear diffuser sits above twin stainless steel round exhausts
+ Integrated rear bumper design creates a sculptured look and feel
+ C-pillars are designed to sit proportionally correct over rear wheels
+ Lightweight, purpose-designed, 10-spoke, 3-piece 20" wheels

LATIGO CS INTERIOR DESIGN
Inside the FISKER LATIGO CS you see the true art form of custom coachbuild craftsmanship. Interior fit and finish are distinctive. The touch of the finest materials can be felt everywhere. And sumptuous, hand-stitched leather surrounds.

FISKER COACHBUILD has partnered with Distinctive Industries, the American-based leather interior experts, to produce a high-performance, high-luxury environment that is deceptively spacious. Every technological feature remains intact, including the home-theater quality Logic7 audio system and the optional heads-up display.

The creature comforts of the base architecture are all still available - and then some. A myriad of hand-crafted upgrades creates a new level of luxury you'll be sure to notice.

Interior detail enhancements include:
+ Spacious, high-performance and high-luxury environment
+ Aluminum sill plaques engraved with FISKER COACHBUILD, which sit on the polished carbon fiber sill panel
+ Soft, hand-stitched leather throughout the car, including seat backs
+ Hand-stitched three-spoke steering wheel
+ Unique numbering system on an aluminum plaque atop center console
+ Hand-stitched leather headliner
+ Sun roof cover lined with Alcantara leather
+ Milled aluminum accents on the sun visor around the vanity mirror
+ Milled aluminum enhancements to the BMW "iDrive" components
+ Gear shift knob with aluminum and leather incorporates aluminum FISKER logo
+ Driver-facing center console design

Fisker Karma S Concept, 2009

Fisker Karma S Concept, 2009

The Karma S is an extension of the Fisker Automotive product range of eco-conscious automobiles and sets the tone for our future.

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 space frame 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 Fisker Karma S concept apart.

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The lawsuit of Tesla Motors against Henrick Fisker has gone several miles starting from its beginning. Presently, the case is scheduled to go to arbitration. Fisker was the one who requested for arbitration which was granted by San Mateo Superior Court last Wednesday. Anyway, arbitration is a private settling of any dispute instead of going to court via one or more arbitrators that make binding decision on the dispute. Later in August is the schedule of the case management conference.

If you would remember, the reason why Tesla Motors sued Henrick was because of allegations that Henrick and his company, Fisker Couchbuild, copied the information and specifications of Whitestar, an electric vehicle that Tesla is making. Tesla hired Fisker to design the Whitestar however his design was rejected. Further, based from the case, Fisker and the chief operating officer of Fisker Couchbuild, Bernhard Koehler, accepted the contract just to have an access to the confidential design information and trade secrets of Tesla Motor’s Whitestar. After they’ve got the confidential info, Fisker also announced his own Karma, which is identical to Tesla motor’s Whitestar.

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