Frankfurt 2011: Fisker Surf - What Every Luxury, Green, and Performance Minded Person Wants

[William Maley]

Fisker Automotive News At The Frankfurt Motor Show

Frankfurt, Germany – September 13, 2011: Taking center stage at Fisker Automotive's Frankfurt Show stand is a stunning new version of the Fisker Karma-the Fisker Surf-a new model that delivers on Fisker's promise of Pure Driving Passion and Uncompromised Responsible Luxury. But that's not the only news from the environmentally responsible American Car Company:

FISKER SURF

The new Fisker Surf is the world's first electric luxury/sports automobile for an active and eco-friendly lifestyle. The Fisker Surf builds on the success of the ground-breaking Karma Electric Vehicle with extended range (EVer™) by adding additional, flexible load-carrying capability, along with a spirited new attitude all its own. Fisker Surf combines performance, luxury, style, utility, and economy with an enduring concern for the sustainable use of resources and respect for our natural environment. As a global company Fisker Automotive will offer the Surf in all its markets around the world for the 2013 model year. The Surf is Fisker's vision of a crossover between a sport car and a station wagon and shows how Fisker is expanding its Karma platform rapidly with additional models that again create a new market niche.

"The Surf is a first-of-its-kind eco-friendly lifestyle vehicle that offers space, performance and luxury design for people who live an active, environmentally conscious lifestyle and like to drive beautiful cars," Henrik Fisker, CEO/Executive Design Director, Fisker Automotive.

NEW SUPPLIER

Fisker Automotive recently announced the signing of an agreement with BMW that will cover the supply of engines and other components for future Fisker models. BMW will supply a four-cylinder turbocharged engine for the next generation of Fisker cars, code-named 'Project Nina', which are scheduled to go into production in the re-commissioned former GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware at the end of 2012 and be on sale globally in 2013. The first 'Project Nina' derivative will be a mid-size premium sedan utilizing Fisker's EVer™ technology to deliver on Fisker's corporate vision of Uncompromised Responsible Luxury.

Henrik Fisker, comments; "The BMW engine was an obvious choice for us, as BMW is known for producing the best and most fuel efficient gasoline engines in the world. We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with BMW."

CEC VEHICLE

Fisker Automotive is proud to announce its RESERVE customizable options program. This exclusive Fisker authorized accessory program will be available through Fisker retailers. The first display car from the program, created in collaboration with Claus Ettensberger Corporation (CEC), offers a variety of aerodynamic components and two wheel options (forged and monoblock) for the Karma with many new exciting products in development.

[Camino LS6]

Hardly a shooting brake, as was indicated earlier.

Too bad.

[Satty]

Hardly a disappointment, as long as you accept that car companies frequently mis-use antique terminology, like "shooting brake."

[Cory Wolfe]

That is just one sexy vehicle.

[Robert Hall]

Way cool.

[Camino LS6]

Hardly a disappointment, as long as you accept that car companies frequently mis-use antique terminology, like "shooting brake."

Actually, it is a disappointment - I was looking forward to the real thing.

This isn't it.

[ocnblu]

I think my Fiesta had WAY more room in the load area. This is a joke as a hauler. And sticking stuff on the roof will make it even more useless as a travel vehicle because it will sap range. Junk.

And this load of BS: Henrik Fisker, comments; "The BMW engine was an obvious choice for us, as BMW is known for producing the best and most fuel efficient gasoline engines in the world. We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with BMW."

Since when has BMW been known for fuel economy? Can anyone answer that one truthfully?

Edited September 15, 2011 by ocnblu

[pow]

I think my Fiesta had WAY more room in the load area. This is a joke as a hauler. And sticking stuff on the roof will make it even more useless as a travel vehicle because it will sap range. Junk.

And this load of BS: Henrik Fisker, comments; "The BMW engine was an obvious choice for us, as BMW is known for producing the best and most fuel efficient gasoline engines in the world. We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with BMW."

Since when has BMW been known for fuel economy? Can anyone answer that one truthfully?

Not in the US, where gasoline is inexpensive and horsepower is prioritized, but their lower output global engines are known for fuel economy. The 320d ED emits just 109 g/km (~70 mpg UK) and gets to 60 mph in 8 seconds. The 528i is the most fuel efficient six-cylinder vehicle in NA

And LOL at junk comment.

Edited September 15, 2011 by pow

[Satty]

And LOL at junk comment.

Remember when you were a kid and your friends got toys your family couldn't afford so you said,"that's a dumb toy, I don't want it"? Yeah.