FISKER AUTOMOTIVE UNVEILS FISKER KARMA, FIRST EVER LUXURY PLUG-IN HYBRID
Fisker Automotive, Inc., a green American premium sports car company, unveiled its first production car, the Fisker Karma 2010, is the first of its kind four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will have a starting price of $80,000.
Fisker Karma Design
The sleek design of the Fisker Karma, which accentuates the long hood, is a direct result of the breakthrough all-new from the ground up chassis design with powertrain development. This unique design places the battery pack at the center of the vehicle between the two axles, providing optimal vehicle driving dynamics, maximum safety,
and proportionate design. Both the interior and exterior of the car will be put to market as seen at the NAIAS.
Fisker Karma Interior
The Karma’s luxurious interior boasts four individual first class seats, a modern and sophisticated interior design and a spacious luggage capacity that can fit two golf bags and luggage in the trunk. Other interior optional features to include:
• Electronic Aides: Navigation system, DVD system incorporated into seat backs and state-of-the art push button controls
• Seating Comfort: Four individual ‘first class’ seats
• Driving Modes: The driver will be able to select between two modes of driving. The first mode is ‘Stealth Drive’, which is the quiet economy mode for optimal relaxed and efficient driving. By flipping the second paddle behind the steering wheel, the car will switch to ‘Sport Drive’, which will access the full power of the vehicle.
Fisker Karma Exterior
The all new from the ground up exterior design features a continual flow of sculpture and dramatic proportion. Similar in height to the Porsche 911, the length of the Mercedes Benz CLS, and the width of a BMW 7-series, the Fisker Karma’s structure and body panels will make extensive use of aluminum to keep the overall vehicle
weight as low as possible. Additionally, a new drive train configuration will provide optimal weight distribution. The vehicle’s low and wide stance offers the driver a unique view of the fenders from the inside of the car.
The Fisker Karma will offer partly self-contained climate control, as consumers will have the option to purchase a full length solar roof that will help charge the car and provide cooling for the interior cabin while the car is parked. Additionally, Fisker Automotive will offer consumers an option to purchase a set of solar panels for their roofs or garages where they can generate electricity during the day to charge the car overnight…again cost and emission free.
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