Fisker Karma Hybrid

It will offer a responsible alternative to those in the market for traditional full size, fully-equipped luxury cars.

The Karma's proprietary Q-Drive powertrain satisfies the demands of today's more conscientious, but no less passionate drivers. With Q-Drive, the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid has a total range of 483km, a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds, a top speed of 201km/h, can achieve an annual average better than 2.4L/100km and has lower emissions - 83g CO2/km - than today's cleanest cars.

Fully charged in as little as six hours from any 240-volt outlet, the Fisker Karma has an all-electric range of 80km. Beyond this, an efficient petrol engine kicks in by automatically triggering an on-board generator for an additional 403km before refueling and/or recharging.

Q-Drive consists of a 20kW/h lithium ion battery with nanophosphate technology, an efficient 260hp Ecotec 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine turning a 175kW generator, electronic power management systems, and two electric traction motors mounted to a differential between the rear wheels that deliver a combined 300kW and a peak torque rating of 1330Nm at zero rpm. Expected to have a 10-12 year lifespan, it can deliver 180 kW (peak) of electric power throughout the charge-depleting range of operation.

The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid also offers drivers the new and unique option of driving in zero emission, all electric Stealth Mode or full-power Sport Mode for maximum flexibility. Defaulting to Stealth Mode on start-up for maximum efficiency, the Karma has a top speed of 153 km/h and a 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds. No fuel is burned and tailpipe emissions are non-existent.

Sport Mode can be selected on demand via a steering wheel mounted paddle shifter that engages the petrol engine driven generator for peak power and torque. Top speed increases to 200km/h and 0-100km/h time quickens to 5.9 seconds.

By engaging Sport Mode, drivers not only get maximum performance but also conserve full battery power until it is required.