Recycling the Fisker Karma, the Bob Lutz way.

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...by creating V-8 conversions from existing Fisker Karma owners' cars. The Destino, would have a transplanted 556-hp V-8 from a Cadillac CTS-V. No doubt there would be plenty of clearance deals from Fisker dealers for brand spanking new donors.

Fisker Woes Won

Bob Lutz's V-8-Powered Karma Plans Unfazed by Fisker Troubles - WOT on Motor Trend

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Sunbeam Tiger.........50 yrs later!!!!!!


"The conversion process from environmentally friendly power to a big GM V-8 would cost about $90,000."

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[QUOTE=mcrews;369446]Sunbeam Tiger.........50 yrs later!!!!!!

...ah, the Tiger, the other Cobra.

The V8 cure for...Allard J2...MGB V8...Morgan Plus 8...Triumph TR8...TVR...

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Originally Posted by mcrews

Sunbeam Tiger.........50 yrs later!!!!!!

...ah, the Tiger, the other Cobra.

The V8 cure for...Allard J2...MGB V8...Morgan Plus 8...Triumph TR8...TVR...

give real meaning to to the slogan "Coulda had a V8" !!!

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The V8 cure for...Allard J2...MGB V8...Morgan Plus 8...Triumph TR8...TVR...

...1927 Ford...

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Interesting to say the least. BTW since Henrik Fisker started as a coachbuilder, it actually makes some sense to use Karma bodies with a traditional driveline...