Fisker Tramonto Performance Plus

V8 / 5.439 cc / 620 PS / 650 lb/ft (881 Nm) @ 2.200 - 4.700 / kompressor / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 3,7 s / Vmax: 202 mph (325 km/h)

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The Fisker Karma test drive

Fisker calls the Karma the "first true electric luxury vehicle" - actually it is a hybrid and costs more than $100,000.

Watch Dan Neil Test Drive the 2012 Karma.

Fisker unveils the Surf

Fisker Automotive recently unveiled the "Surf" at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is styled by former Aston Martin and BMW chief designer Henrik Fisker.

The car is a finished production model rather than a concept car and it's also Fisker's second model to go on sale. The company's first car, the Karma, which was launched earlier this year has generated more than 4,000 orders.

Fisker Automotive has been producing electric vehicles with extended range since 2007. BMW has signed an agreement with the company whereby the German car company will supply Fisker with engines and other components for future Fisker models.

Fisker was formed in 2007 and has raised 1.5 billion dollars worth of investment, with 1500 people employed worldwide.