2012 Fisker Karma

Sedan

2.0 L, 4 cylinder turbocharged EcoTec

Automatic

YH4K16AA1CA000822

Clear

Hybrid-Electric

This Fisker Karma has a very unique story that makes it collectible over any other Fisker. It is the only one that was never sold but is now privately owned with a clear title. How is that possible? This Karma, VIN #822, was the factory development and show car. It was used regularly for VIP test drives, international shows, and as their test car for pre-production components. It still has the manufacturer’s plate on it. We came to be in possession of this vehicle after we transported it to a trade show in Las Vegas in 2012 where it appeared in a booth for 3M at the SGIA show. Before we could get the car back to them they closed their doors, fired their staff and effectively went out of business starting a 4+ year effort to return the car and collect unpaid bills. During this 4+ year period Fisker filed for bankruptcy, was purchased by the Wanxiang Group of China, and a Fisker Bankruptcy Trust created to deal with the debtors. After 4+ years we were able to get letters from the legal counsel of both Wanxiang Karma and the Fisker Bankruptcy trust releasing all ownership rights of the vehicle to my business. Over several more months we were able to satisfy the State of California DMV and get a clear title for the vehicle. Hence this is the only Fisker Karma never sold and is now in the public domain with a clear title. Unique items provided with this vehicle are: Manufacturer's license plateRegistration and insurance documents indicating the manufacturer as the ownerOriginal copy of VIP event literary where this car was usedVehicle has a pre-production exhaust system that was never used in production to solve an NVH and exhaust droning issue. It works great too. The car is very quiet.There may be other pre-production parts in the vehicle but without dismantling it and comparing it to another vehicle it is difficult to tell. It is however very likely.Copies of the letters from Wanxiang Karma and the Fisker Bankruptcy Trust releasing the vehicleThere is still vinyl vehicle wrap on small areas of the vehicle exterior as evidence of the show useCustom Fisker embroided trunk floor matThis vehicle is one of approximately 1600 total original Fisker Karmas in the US. (Make that 1601 including this one)Custom car cover in travel bag110VAC charger cable Vehicle OverviewThe 2012 Fisker Karma is at once an exotic sports car, a four-door and a plug-in hybrid. The brainchild of Henrik Fisker, a veteran of Aston Martin and BMW, the Karma was developed by Fisker Automotive in Irvine, Calif., and is assembled in Finland. The Karma has an electric range of roughly 50 miles on a full charge, and an onboard gas engine and generator can then activate, allowing it to drive an extra 250 miles. The Karma came in three versions: EcoStandard, EcoSport and EcoChic. EcoSport and EcoChic are essentially option packages that can be added to the base EcoStandard. Exterior The imposing Karma would look at home among exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini, yet it seats four adults and has four doors. At 196.7 inches long, the Karma is about an inch longer than the Porsche Panamera and an inch shorter than the Aston Martin Rapide — both four-door sedans. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a foot longer. The Karma looks conventional riding on 22-inch wheels, but some features aren't as they seem. What appear to be tailpipes in the rear are actually speakers that can broadcast synthesized engine sounds. The real exhaust pipe is in the front, low on the fender, where the gas engine and generator are located. The roof incorporates a standard curved solar panel to capture the sun's rays. Its size prevents it from contributing substantially to the car's electric-drive range, but it helps maintain a charge in normal conditions. To save weight, the Karma is skinned in aluminum and composite. Interior The Karma's layout resembles the market's only other extended-range plug-in, the Chevrolet Volt. Similarly, the battery pack runs through the center of the cabin, creating a console that separates the seats. All controls look familiar, including drivetrain-control buttons labeled P, R, N and D. The centrally located 10.2-inch touch-screen, called the Fisker Command Center, incorporates audio, navigation, climate and other controls, similar to competing luxury and ultraluxury cars. Unlike others, it has a haptic-feedback feature that provides physical confirmation when you touch an icon. A backup camera and navigation system are optional. The circular gauges in front of the driver are high-resolution LCD screens that display a variety of information in graphical form, from a conventional analog-style speedometer to range and battery charge. In keeping with Fisker's environmental focus, the Karma's luxury interior uses materials that should appeal to the sustainability crowd. Wood trim comes from timber reclaimed from California forest fires and the bottom of Michigan lakes, according to Fisker. Leatherette is standard. The EcoSport option package introduces genuine leather from a sustainable plant powered by byproducts of the manufacturing process, Fisker says. The EcoChic option package provides an animal-free interior with fabric and simulated suede. Under the Hood The Karma's drivetrain, which Fisker calls Q-Drive, uses a 20-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack that powers two electric drive motors rated at 150 kW apiece. The generator is driven by a 260-horsepower, turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from GM. While the Karma can travel roughly 50 miles on battery power, with a zero-to-60-mph time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 95 mph, it can run more quickly with a higher top speed when the engine and generator are engaged, too. Switching from Stealth Mode to Sport Mode shaves 2 seconds from the zero-to-60 sprint and raises the top speed to 125 mph. The motors send a maximum of 403 hp and 981 pounds-feet of torque to the rear wheels when powered by the battery pack and engine-powered generator together. Fisker says the Karma can be charged with 120- or 240-volt outlets, and a fully depleted battery pack can be topped off in as little as six hours with the highest voltage and amperage. Safety The Karma has eight airbags, including two frontal and two knee airbags. Front occupants also get seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and there are side curtain airbags that cover the side windows. Also standard are antilock brakes and an electronic stability system. Latch child-seat anchors are provided in all three passenger seats. Technical Specifications · Body Style: Sedan · Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive · EPA Classification: Subcompact · Passenger Capacity: 4 · Base Curb Weight (lbs): 5300 · EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20 · EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21 · Engine Type: Gas/Electric I4 · Displacement: 2.0L/- TBD - · Fuel System: Direct Injection · SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 403 combined · SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 981 @ 0 · Trans Description: Automatic · Suspension Type - Front: SLA · Suspension Type - Rear: SLA · Front Tire Size: P255/35R22 · Rear Tire Size: P285/35R22 · Front Wheel Size (in): 22 x 8.5 · Rear Wheel Size (in): 22 x 9.5 · Front Wheel Material: Aluminum · Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum · Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel · Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes · Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes · Rear Brake Rotor Dia. x Thickness (in): 14.4 x 1.1 · Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx. (gal): 9.0 · Wheelbase (in): 124.4 · Length, Overall (in): 196.8 · Advanced Technical Data · Number of Passenger Doors: 4 · Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A): 20 · Trans Type: 1 · Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Load leveling · Steering Type: Electric Power Rack & Pinion · Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.5-16.1 · Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7 · Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 40.4 · Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 41.1 · Brake Type: Power · Front Brake Rotor Dia. x Thickness (in): 14.6 x 1.3 · Front Head Room (in): 38.3 · Front Leg Room (in): 42.6 · Second Head Room (in): 35.7 · Second Leg Room (in): 31.4 · Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.1 · Height, Overall (in): 52.4 · Track Width, Front (in): 66.6 · Track Width, Rear (in): 67.0 · Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.6 · Battery Range (mi): 50