Fisker Karma

[doug]

Karma convertible?

Fisker set to debut new Karma S "Sunset" concept in Detroit - AutoblogGreen

Fisker Sunset - Jalopnik

It's called the Karma S.

 

[TEG]

Sure looks like a convertible. Interesting development.
But shouldn't they focus on getting their first model underway before announcing more variations?

 

[Cobos]

Yes I also read this like, we've got a slight delay, but to take your mind off that we've got this wonderful new body style that you wont be able to buy either...

Cobos

 

[graham]

Assuming that the "Karma S" is a convertible... it is interesting that the "S" means the exact opposite for Tesla as it does for Fisker.

 

[thejump]

Fisker is on a tear!! Last year they debuted the Karma and now they're unveiling the Karma Convertible - 2 cars within a years time!!

Where is any evidence of Tesla's Models S? Official sketches? Concept clay? Nothing....

Fisker is eating their lunch

 

[graham]

Well, remember Tesla has delivered a tastefully edited teaser picture of a future car design too! And did it months before Fisker!

It certainly would be nice to see the full Model S design (and to have reasonable assurances that it will be produced relatively soon) - but considering that Fisker has delivered 0 Karmas while Roadsters are currently being shipped it is too early to declare that Fisker is eating Teslas lunch... Pre-breakfast snack perhaps. There is a lot of food left in the day.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Pre-breakfast snack perhaps. There is a lot of food left in the day.

I love how people in the automotive blogosphere are saying "eat this, Tesla" at every news of Fisker. Unveiling a new model isn't exactly anything too major. Tesla had their little teaser a while back.

It is kind of interesting how Fisker is approaching this the exact opposite of Tesla. Unveil sedan first, then convertible.

I still want to see an actual review of a production Karma before getting too excited about Fisker.

 

[Joseph]

It's interesting how Fisker is insisting on calling it the Karma S. Exactly what Tesla is calling Whitestar...

 

[just-an-allusion]

It's interesting how Fisker is insisting on calling it the Karma S. Exactly what Tesla is calling Whitestar...

And yet they still contend that there were no "Intellectual Property" infringements....

 

[graham]

That's it! They stole the valuable "S" technology!

ETA: Cue the "Watch the 'S' Car Go" snail jokes...

 

[mt2]

Fisker is on a tear!! Last year they debuted the Karma and now they're unveiling the Karma Convertible - 2 cars within a years time!!

Where is any evidence of Tesla's Models S? Official sketches? Concept clay? Nothing....

Fisker is eating their lunch

Yes, but Chrysler introduced three concept electric vehicles that aren't in production yet. So, as far as vehicles you can't see on a showroom floor anywhere go, I'd say Fisker is behind the curve.

 

[domenick]

It's interesting how Fisker is insisting on calling it the Karma S. Exactly what Tesla is calling Whitestar...

Fisker is showing himself to be a real s-hole.

Seriously though, it seems like they are going out of their way to be antagonistic. There are lots of other possible alphanumeric combinations currently not being used to denote a model of electric automobile. Perhaps e42 (or some such) might be more connotative than simply the letter "S". I realize that "S" is a popular choice for EV makers but there are other letters and numbers out there in need of a good home.

 

[graham]

'S' is the new 'E'

 

[just-an-allusion]

That's it! They stole the valuable "S" technology!

ETA: Cue the "Watch the 'S' Car Go" snail jokes...

Ha-ha...likely more so body styling, technology, and (of course) "name", but let's also not forget the idea/concept of producing an E-powered vehicle.

Yes, I think that it's obvious that Fisker annoys me.

 

[doug]

A guess at the Karma S:

Rendered For Your Pleasure: Fisker Karma S Sunset Concept

KORSdesign: Fisker Karma S Sunset Concept

 

[doug]

Detroit Auto Show: Fisker Karma S Sunset Concept Spied On Detroit Auto Show Floor - Jalopnik

 

[doug]

Karma S

Detroit 2009: Fisker Karma S hardtop convertible unleashed - AutoblogGreen

Power retractable hard top is nice.

 

[TEG]

Fisker Karma S Concept Hardtop Covertible Coupe Hits Detroit | Automotive News Blog - Wide Open Throttle

 

[Kevin Harney]

That is what I wanted for the Model S. I LOVE it but wish it was a 4 door. If it goes into production it will be a very hard choice for me between the 2.

 

[doug]

Fisker Karma S Sunset: World's First Hybrid Convertible - Jalopnik