Monday 4th September 2006

Fisker to launch all-new car

Aston designer expands portfolio, seeks funding

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Fisker Latigo and Tramonto

Fisker Coachbuild is planning to expand by building its own chassis, and will be launching the new car at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.

The company was founded by Henrik Fisker, once design director at Aston Martin -- he was responsible for the DB9 and V8 Vantage.

Details of Fisker's planned new car are sparse, as the news comes accompanied by a request for venture capital to help fund the expansion. We do know, however, that the new car is planned to cost just $100,000 -- about £52,500 -- which is a big step into volume manufacturing. It plans some 400 cars a year.

So far, Fisker has coachbuilt bodies on existing chassis from Mercedes and BMW.

• Fisker 2006 Tramonto, based on a Mercedes-Benz SL chassis, is a two-seat convertible, delivering 610 horsepower and 0-60mph in just 3.6 seconds. The top speed of the five-speed automatic is electronically limited to 202mph. Mercedes-Benz's technological innovations, from the power-retractable hardtop to Active Body Control, remain untouched, as do the safety systems, including crumple zones and airbags.
• 2006 Fisker Latigo CS, based on a BMW 6 Series. As in the Tramonto, all electronic, telematic and safety systems remain untouched from the original manufacturer, and every original vehicle option is available. An elegant coupe, the Latigo six-speed manual delivers up to 500 horsepower, 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 155mph.
• 'Tramonto', which means 'sunset' in Italian, and 'Latigo' are both canyon roads in Malibu.

We'll be watching this next project with huge interest.

[GTRene]

I know they other Fisker cars...nice? but expensive! but this would be welcome;

We do know, however, that the new car is planned to cost just $100,000 -- about £52,500 -- which is a big step into volume manufacturing. It plans some 400 cars a year.

that would be a fare price for something rare and hopefully fast and a drivers car!

GTRene

[r988]

I guess it would compete with something like a Weissman at that price.

[fatboy b]

Looks like a dev of the Vantage with the upper half of the grille.

Edited by fatboy b on Monday 4th September 14:35

[mulletmark]

Just what the world needs - yet another AMV8 / DB9 / Vanquish clone

[Twin Turbo]

Well, rather that than clone some ugly beast.

[soxboy]

Hang on chaps, it says he needs some venture capital partners - how much is in the P&P investment kitty so far?

[GTRene]

and are there any drawings how this new own made car is gonna look like?? they must have some idea? maybe we can vote what looks best for the money and power...
GTRene

[naumanf1]

This is certainly great news. I can't wait to see what this new car will look like. I am sure it will be stunning.
With Henrik's enthusiasm towards attention to detail and also performance, I know it'll be a great car.
Don't forget to invite me for a drive Henrik

[lightningghost]

Henrik Fisker is a legend. His cars are beautiful (except the Z8, I think after that he matured...like a cheese). I hope he gets funding for this.

Go on, son!!

[Ashok]

More info here:

www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=178165

[police state]

r988 said:

I guess it would compete with something like a Weissman at that price.

...with a Cayman 'C' Pillar.