Fisker Karma Hybrid Begins Production
Long time to Firker Automotive announces the release of Karma, a hybrid car that combines sportiness and luxury features. The first version of the vehicle was introduced in Detroit in the United States in 2008 and its production was already promised for the coming year. According to the agency Automotive Business, the premier model in the U.S. market next month for US$ 88,000.
The model is made in California and its development has consumed more than US$ 150 million. The technology components of the vehicle mix with Japanese Americans. The 2.0 turbo engine with direct injection Ecotec is one of General Motors, while the lithium-ion batteries are supplied by Nissan. Since the body design, a kind of four-door coupe, is of Italian studio Pininfarina, which has designed cars for brands like Ferrari and Fiat.
The mechanical part of the model also suggests a high performance. The block generates 260 hp petrol and the car still has more than two electric thrusters that generate over 201 hp. Data indicated that Fisker Karma goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and top speed is limited to 200 km/h. By combining the propulsion, the medium fuel consumption of the hybrid model is 28.6 km/l.
Karma is also a hybrid plug-in, which can have its batteries recharged in the conventional power grid. The replacement of energy also has the aid of regenerative braking system that transforms kinetic energy into electricity. A fully charged and helps the turbo engine, the brand guarantees that the car can travel up to 480 km. Already using only the power from the batteries to move, their self-direction decreases to 80 km.
