Of all the auto shows and random events we attend throughout the year, it never dawned on us to book a ticket to San Francisco to scope out the J.D. Power Roundtable meeting. Too bad, considering that Henrik Fisker showed off a "top secret" photo of the bespoke automaker's next project.
According to Automotive News, Fisker flashed a picture of the concept on stage and said that it would use the same lithium-ion plug-in hybrid drivetrain as the Karma sedan. Fisker went on to say that the four-seater convertible would go on sale around the same time as the Karma sedan, sometime in late 2009. A spokesman said that it's expected to be unveiled sometime this fall.
Unfortunately, Fisker wouldn't provide us with an image of the 2+2 cabrio, but if you happen to have a subscription to Automotive News, you can see a shot of the two-door convertible with plenty of styling cues pulled from the Karma, including the flared fenders, elongated hood and patented Fisker haunches.
UPDATE: We decided to post the picture from Automotive News since it now can be seen on sites such as World Car Fans and eGMCarTech, though we've also spoken with Fisker and are trying to obtain an official image of the 2+2 convertible.
[Source: Fisker, Automotive News – Sub. Req.]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Peter Rockwell @ Feb 8th 2008 8:35PM
It's like a Maserati in a bad dream! I presume they'll fix that hideous grille before they go into production.
mk @ Feb 8th 2008 11:36PM
Just like telling a lie over and over doesn't make it true...
Calling a lot of cars with more than two side doors a coupe, doesn't make it true, either.
And this is off the reservation for Fisker. It just isn't that good looking.
almost Dr. G.. @ Feb 9th 2008 12:26AM
that drop top coupe in that pic over his right shoulder is beautiful. even with the cheshire (sp?) cat smile. i wont be able to afford one anytime soon so dont put me down for one..
almost Dr. G.. @ Feb 9th 2008 12:27AM
oh and i dont take credit for calling it the cheshire cat smile.. someone else on this blog said it first.. so thanks to that person..
Brendan @ Feb 9th 2008 1:56AM
That grille formerly auditioned for Magnum P.I.
Larry @ Feb 9th 2008 8:04AM
Somebody also called it "The Joker!"
Alex @ Feb 9th 2008 9:04AM
i call it butt ass ugly.
Blastman @ Feb 9th 2008 10:23AM
That grille makes it look like a smiling shark. LOL
Hmmm … reminds me of that song … Mack-the-Knife …
Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear
And he shows em, pearly white
Just a jack knife has Macheath, dear
And he keeps it way out of sight
When that shark bites with his teeth, dear …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGdwQf2a0W0&feature=related
La la la … Vertical chrome grilles just ain't doing it for me.
C.W. @ Feb 9th 2008 12:55PM
it's like a character from "the nightmare before christmas"
navin @ Feb 9th 2008 9:49PM
I don't care about what you all say, this car is sexy.