# 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.
- Title: Karma Eximius 1 Swaps 3-Cylinder Engine for V-8 Power
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: karma eximius 1, 6.2-liter v-8, 550 hp, 645 hp, 1200 hp, carbon ceramic brakes, semi-active ohlens suspension, fisker karma, cars, sports, Karma, Eximius
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74313115/karma-eximius-1-one-off-v-8
- Author: Fred Smith
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:25:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: karma eximius 1, 6.2-liter v-8, 550 hp, 645 hp, 1200 hp, carbon ceramic brakes, semi-active ohlens suspension, fisker karma, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.