FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- FISKER COACHBUILD announces
its first two coachbuild designs at the Frankfurt International Auto Show.
The FISKER 2006 TRAMONTO -- a thrilling two-seat convertible sports car
delivering 610 horsepower with top speeds of 202 mph, and the
FISKER LATIGO CS -- an uncompromising and elegant coupe delivering up to 550
horsepower.
Since the focus of Fisker Coachbuild is to create cars for the true
automotive enthusiast, we have developed a company where the production
process is built around the design -- to blend emotion and performance more
harmoniously than ever before. Production will commence in April 2006.
The FISKER TRAMONTO
The FISKER COACHBUILD 2006 TRAMONTO is a sculpted statement of exotic,
two-seat, open-air motoring. Beneath the skin, the engineering excellence of
what its base architecture once was -- a Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG -- remains.
The myriad Mercedes-Benz technological innovations, from the power-retractable
hardtop to Active Body Control (ABC), remain untouched -- as do safety
systems, including crumple zones and airbags. At the same time, the TRAMONTO
has become something much more, and the differences go beyond what meets the
eye.
The stance is wide and low. Ground hugging. The lines flow smoothly from
start to finish -- unbroken in signature Fisker style. The overall look
conveys movement, speed and power, whether the retractable hardtop is secured
for foul-weather driving or stowed for drop-top motoring. Compared to its
original platform, the TRAMONTO is reproportioned with a shorter back end, a
longer-looking hood line with a pronounced power dome, and no visual bumpers.
It is poised, balanced and exquisite. From any angle, the message is
uncompromisingly beautiful. Unmistakably FISKER.
"We are thrilled that we have been able to follow our gut feelings with
FISKER COACHBUILD. We have put all of our experience, energy and passion
towards delivering cars that speak straight from the heart," explains Henrik
Fisker, CEO of FISKER COACHBUILD. "For FISKER COACHBUILD, it is all about
emotion and design excellence."
Competition-proven materials and technology grace the base engine with a
coveted combination of performance and reliability. Handcrafted by a
dedicated AMG technician, the 5.5-liter, 24-valve V8 features forged aluminum
pistons, a precision-balanced crankshaft and an ultra-efficient liquid-to-air
intercooler delivering 493 bhp and 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. For those who crave
even more performance, the Performance Plus package is also available. FISKER
COACHBUILD has teamed with Kleemann, the world's leader in Kompressor
(supercharger) technology for Mercedes-Benz, to create the FISKER/KLEEMANN
610-bhp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 which delivers a 0-60 mph in just 3.6
seconds.
The FISKER LATIGO CS
Exotic. Uncompromising. Sporting, elegant and compelling. The BMW 6
Series 650Ci Coupe provides the base vehicle architecture for the FISKER
LATIGO CS. The signature FISKER touch brings a new gravitas and balance to
the luxury sports coupe -- it is understated sporty elegance at its best. As
in the TRAMONTO, all electronic, telematic and safety systems remain
untouched -- and every vehicle option is yours to choose from.
The FISKER LATIGO is currently nearing production status, so final
technical details are still in flux. Engine specifications call for a
standard 32-valve, 4.8-liter V8 pumping 367 horsepower, and an optional V10
that generates over 550 horsepower if you choose a BMW M6 as your base
architecture.
This is design that is felt as well as seen. In the lines of the car,
there is tension -- like an arrow pulled back in the bow. The C-pillars have
been redesigned to flow in a more sculptured manner, sitting solidly over the
rear wheel. Front and rear dimensions have both been shortened, and a
sculptured power dome highlights the hood. Overall, these brilliantly
balanced proportions lend a solid, unmistakable presence to the
LATIGO CS -- while advanced aerodynamic sculpting creates a shape that is
virtually invisible to the air.
Production of both designs will be limited to 150 apiece, so sightings of
the 2006 Fisker Tramonto and 2006 Fisker Latigo CS will always be a rarity.
Production will commence in April 2006 -- just over one year after the company
opened its doors -- enabling enthusiasts across the globe to experience
coachbuild redefined.
FISKER COACHBUILD is a privately owned company with the majority held by
the founders Henrik Fisker (Chief Executive Officer) and Bernhard Koehler
(Chief Operating Officer). Financial support was received through a group of
international investors. For more information, visit http://www.fiskercb.com or call
Cristina Cheever, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, at
+ 001 949.252.5365.
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CONTACT:
Cristina Cheever, Vice President of Marketing
& Communications of Fisker Coachbuild, +001 949.252.5365
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