2009 Fisker Karma S Concept

Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled the Fisker Karma S concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today. The four-seat, plug-in hybrid hardtop convertible furthers the company's belief that driving style and performance need not be compromised for environmental friendliness.

The open-air Fisker Karma S concept shares its aluminum spaceframe architecture and clean Q-DRIVE powertrain with the Fisker Karma sedan. Designed and engineered by Quantum Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive, Q-DRIVE provides 50 emission-free miles on a single charge to its lithium-ion battery pack, and up to 403hp from two electric motors. The power retractable hard top, a first for Fisker, glides neatly into the trunk and a unique design language sets the Karma S concept apart.

''Our objective is to create a singular design language and heritage around our state-of-the-art Q-DRIVE powertrain,'' said Fisker Automotive, Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker. ''The Karma S is an extension of the Fisker Automotive product range of eco-conscious automobiles and sets the tone for our future.'' more details