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| Fisker says the Karma will run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds when the powertrain is in sport mode |
The Karma is Fisker's long-awaited, much-ballyhooed extended-range
luxury four-door electric vehicle. As a true series hybrid, the Karma
has two electric motors hooked longitudinally to its rear axle (one
ahead of the differential, one behind it), and together they produce a
claimed 403 hp.
A 180-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack from A123
Systems is housed in the spine of the chassis, and its case is said to
add structural rigidity to the car. All the major drivetrain components
are slung low in the chassis, producing a low center of gravity,
according to Fisker. Combined with a long wheelbase (124.4 inches) and a
wide track (67 inches at the rear), the Karma's all-around wishbone
suspension promises excellent dynamics.
