The first model of a serial Fisker called Karma
Friday, February 22nd, 2008The American company Fisker of coachbuild officially represented the serial Detroit of its first series model - sport sedan with the hybrid engine called Karma.
In contrast to the majority of hybrid models, the design Of karma is thought out to the trifles. The founder Of fisker is the author of the design of such models as Aston of Martin DB9 and BMW Z8.
Karma is not created on an existing platform, but on a completely new. The car got a hybrid powerplant installation consisting of electric motor and gasoline engine that uses lithium-ion batteries from Advanced Lithium Power. On one recharging the machine can pass 80 km, after this the 4- drum motor of the generator, which charges the battery, electric power supply.
An additional set of sporting options allows the electrical and gasoline engines operate simultaneously, thereby improving the performance characteristics of the model. Karma can speed up to 100km/h in just 5.8 seconds and it’s maximum speed of more than 200 km/h. According to of the representatives of company, Karma will be on sales on the beginning toward the end 2009. Its preliminary cost will compose from $80 000 to $100 000.
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