Fisker receives 1,300 orders for Karma plug-in hybrid, plans to open 40 dealers

The roll-out of Fisker’s new Karma plug-in hybrid luxury saloon is going smoothly, with the company announcing that they have already signed up 22 dealers in the U.S. and should have a total of 40 onboard by the end of the year. There are already 1,300 pre-orders for the car, which starts at a list price of $87,900 and will be delivered to the first customers this November. The price also includes integrated roof-top solar panels that help recharge the car’s lithium-ion batteries. Other standard features include 22in alloy wheels and a sports suspension system. Drive comes from two electric motors with a combined output of 408hp (300kW) and a monstrous 959ft-lb (1,300Nm) of torque, which is enough to send the vehicle to a top speed of 125mph and push it from 0-60mph in just 5.8 seconds.
2009 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid