From Road & Track · Fred Smith · · 50s
Karma Eximius 1 Swaps 3-Cylinder Engine for V-8 Power
Karma's Eximius 1 one-off sports car replaces its hybrid engine with a 6.2-liter V-8 for 1200 hp.
In brief
Karma's Eximius 1 one-off sports car replaces its hybrid engine with a 6.2-liter V-8 for 1200 hp. Karma Automotive's Eximius 1 one-off sports car uses a 6.2-liter V-8 engine producing 550 hp with batteries for 645 hp, totaling 1200 hp. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Karma Eximius 1 Launch
Karma Automotive's Eximius 1 is a one-off sports car built on the original Fisker Karma platform.
V-8 Powertrain Upgrade
The Eximius 1 swaps its 3-cylinder hybrid engine for a 6.2-liter V-8 producing 550 horsepower.
Total System Output
Batteries add 645 horsepower for a peak system output of 1200 horsepower.
Performance Claim
The car claims a 0-60 miles per hour time of 2.7 seconds with carbon ceramic brakes.
Aerodynamic Features
Massive aero elements jut from front fenders and rear doors with LED lighting for night visibility.
What it means
Karma Automotive's Eximius 1 one-off sports car uses a 6.2-liter V-8 engine producing 550 hp with batteries for 645 hp, totaling 1200 hp.
