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Fisker Karma Debuts At Monaco Grand Prix
His Serene Highness was co-piloted by company co-founder, CEO, and executive design director, Henrik Fisker. ''The Fisker Karma project has a distinct Monaco link. Prince Albert was one of the people who inspired me to create the Fisker Karma. When I met him at the Top Marques Show in Monaco in 2006 he commented that he would love to see a fuel-efficient luxury car, and from that small seed grew the concept of what became Fisker Automotive and our focus on premium EVer cars that deliver pure driving passion,'' said Fisker. The Karma is the first American-designed and engineered luxury vehicle specifically developed to appeal to world markets. It is the only luxury sedan that meets future fuel consumption and emission requirements. The Karma uses two rear-mounted 201.5 horsepower (150 kW) electric traction motors to power the rear wheels. The motors are powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with a 50 mile range. Then the gasoline engine takes over, powering a 175 kW electric generator to power the motors. There is no direct mechanical link between the gasoline engine and the drive motors. In order to fully understand the understated elegance of the Fisker Karma, you have to see one in person. The car is a little pricey for the average American, retailing around $88,000. That price is in line with a top Mercedes or BMW, so Fisker hit its price mark for its field of competition. Good luck to the boys (and girls) at Fisker. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Need to get your next car financed? If you live on the West Coast, you might want to check out these two great services: Car Loans Washington State and Oregon Auto Loans. |
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