Fisker Karma Convertible Project Revealed

'Top Secret' new Fisker Convertible
by Sam Stockley
February 9, 2008 3:08 AM
Filed Under: American, Fisker, Green, Hybrid, Specialty Marques

A sedan infinitely compatiable with conversion to two doors, it's no surprise that Fisker are to introduce convertible and assumedly coupe variants of their Detroit-debuted Karma hybrid. Unveiling the first 'top secret' photo of the new two-door project at the J.D. Power Roundtable in San Francisco, Henrik Fisker announced that the new model, at present an unnamed four-seater two-door convertible, would join the Karma from late 2009.

The Convertible model will be based on the Karma platform, utilising its lithium-ion plug-in hybrid setup. It is likely to pre-empt a two-door coupe version following market penetration of both sedan and convertible variants. Here's to hoping it's called the Ch'i.

The Karma sedan was unveiled earlier this year in Detroit, ushering in a four-door luxury sedan that brought eco-friendliness to a new plain. It features a solar panel sunroof, regenerative braking and a 50 mile electric range, while particular attention has been paid to driving dynamics by way of weight distribution, lightweight materials and a powertrain capable of beyond 125 mph.

Source: Automotive News (sub. req.)
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persian187
February 9, 2008 10:27 AM
omg that car looks amazing!!

joelynn
February 9, 2008 12:11 PM
looks pretty good, and if the engine lives up to it's promise Fisker are well ahead of the game

xLumino
February 9, 2008 3:02 PM
I wish, Fisker will have luck with this great projects. The cars are important for this time and the future. The big companies are to inactive for such conceptions.

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