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ATL_e92
08-28-2009, 10:26 PM
The 2010 Fisker Karma is powered by a 201-hp electric motor that is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack provided by Q-DRIVE. That allows the Karma to travel 50 miles without the use of any gasoline. After battery power runs out, the Karma uses a 260-hp turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec direct-injection engine that provides additional mileage. Fisker says that the Karma has a total range of up to 300 miles is estimated in Sport Mode. The 2010 Karma can sprint from 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph.

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ATL_e92
08-28-2009, 10:28 PM
oh i forgot one small but cool detail, the exhaust tips are speakers so you can make it sound like anything you want!!!
98blackcivic
08-28-2009, 10:50 PM
wtf
BobbyFresco
08-29-2009, 07:11 AM
Looks just like a Maserati.
quiet_s0ng
08-29-2009, 09:18 AM
i like it, just not the interior
Starrfire
08-29-2009, 09:28 AM
it's really cool, but what does it cost? Also noted that it looks very similar to a Maserati.
BobbyFresco
08-29-2009, 10:17 AM
it's really cool, but what does it cost? Also noted that it looks very similar to a Maserati.

I think the MSRP is close to $88k.
Doppelgänger
08-29-2009, 10:37 AM
I like the coupe better....
SLOWR/T
08-29-2009, 10:48 AM
The also have 900+ft lbs of torque in electric mode.... or so I read.
umairejaz
08-29-2009, 10:52 AM
^I wouldn't be surprised!
brownhornet
08-29-2009, 11:04 AM
The also have 900+ft lbs of torque in electric mode.... or so I read.

I read the same, but electric cars are inherently torque heavy. I would drive one. Unfortunately, for the price it's pretty far down my list.
Drummerboy
08-29-2009, 01:26 PM
hmm, seems like it would be more fun after the batteries die. Of course 900 lbs of torque would be alot of fun too.
ATL_e92
08-29-2009, 02:08 PM
its not a plug in car, its solar powered.
tdurr
08-29-2009, 02:13 PM
^^ thats cool. I would drive it then.
Cool Cat Racing
08-29-2009, 02:52 PM
its not a plug in car, its solar powered.
Yes it is. Its a plug in Hybrid. The main difference though is the gas engine only makes electricity, unlike the normal hybrids which actually use the engine for propulsion. The solar panels just help to recover some power. In sport mode the gas engine is nearly always running to supply the extra electricity needed for full power.
EJ25RUN
08-29-2009, 04:47 PM
It has grown on me over time.
Echonova
08-29-2009, 04:49 PM
I think it's sexy as hail.
ATL_e92
08-29-2009, 05:42 PM
Yes it is. Its a plug in Hybrid. The main difference though is the gas engine only makes electricity, unlike the normal hybrids which actually use the engine for propulsion. The solar panels just help to recover some power. In sport mode the gas engine is nearly always running to supply the extra electricity needed for full power.
that is true
Capt._Ron
08-29-2009, 06:59 PM
not a bad looking car but if its like the tesla roadster its probably heavy and doesn't handle that well
Arm&hammer
08-29-2009, 07:21 PM
I think it's pretty sexy.
Cool Cat Racing
08-29-2009, 07:21 PM
Actually the Tesla handles pretty well and from the reviews so does this. Its not overly heavy for what it is.
ATL_e92
08-29-2009, 08:27 PM
even the solar panel looks cool LOL:D
NovaScotia
08-29-2009, 10:20 PM
looks like they stuffed a Pioneer CDJ 1000 in the dash...
VooDooXII
08-30-2009, 05:13 AM
Yes please...this is my favorite in the wave of upcoming green cars.

I'll miss engine notes in these new electric/hybrid/whatever cars though.

Is this still in show-car stages or is that the production-ready model? The interior still looks a bit..."unfinished."
sprix!
08-30-2009, 08:52 AM
Incredibly sexy. All of the Fisker cars are great and this is no exception.