- The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV
- Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, date
- Karma hasn’t said how much the Invictus costs
Karma Automotive this week unveiled yet another update of the long-lived Revero plug-in hybrid.
The Karma Invictus is a more performance-focused version of the Revero that will be limited to just 30 units. Pricing and a delivery timeline will be announced at a later date.
Karma mentioned a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time that’s just over half a second quicker than the Revero, but not any increased output from the carryover powertrain consisting of a BMW-sourced 1.5-liter turbo-3, two electric motors, and a 28-kwh battery pack. In the Revero, this setup is good for 536 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque, as well as a claimed 80 miles of electric range. The 0-60 mph and electric range figures are the same as what Karma was claiming in 2021, when this car was called the GS-6.
Karma Invictus
It’s possible that the quicker acceleration is helped by decreased weight, as the Invictus has a carbon fiber hood, roof, trunk, and front fenders, the latter with vents that Karma claims help relieve air pressure from the wheel wells. The rear spoiler and rocker panels are also made from carbon fiber, while the interior has an Art Deco motif inspired by New York City’s Chrysler Building.
The Invictus also features a sport suspension system, with dampers from Swedish specialist Öhlins and Swift springs, that “delivers more direct and precise steering, and improved grip and predictability at the cornering limit and over uneven road surfaces,” according to Karma. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, mounted to 21-inch wheels, should enhance grip as well.
Karma Invictus
Karma started 10 years ago with the purchase by Chinese auto parts supplier Wanxiang Group of the remains of Fisker Automotive, the previous company started by Henrik Fisker, before the now-bankrupt Fisker Inc. concern behind the all-electric Ocean SUV. Since then, it’s evolved in fits and starts, with proposed products ranging from luxury cars to commercial trucks, some of which simply haven’t shown up.
Karma’s sole consistent product has been the Revero, which has its roots in the design of the Fisker Karma that pre-dated the Tesla Model S as a sexy green car. The car’s evolution has included the aforementioned name change from Revero to GS-6 and then back to Revero. The company has shown multiple concepts recently, including the Ivara SUV, but they’re still a few years out from production.
