VL Destino
| VL Destino | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | VL Automotive |
| Production | Scheduled 2013 |
| Assembly | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Designer | Henrik Fisker, Bob Lutz, Gilbert Villarreal |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
| Related | Fisker Karma |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,159.8 mm (124.4 in) |
| Length | 5,151.1 mm (202.8 in) |
| Width | 2,133.6 mm (84 in) |
| Height | 1,331.0 mm (52.4 in) |
The VL Destino is a proposed automobile from the American VL Automotive car company. The Destino is a four-door sedan and was first shown to the public at the North American International Auto Show in January 2013.
History
The Destino is based on the Fisker Karma which ceased production in 2012. VL has obtained twenty Karma "gliders" from Fisker Automotive, and reported 100 orders by May 2013.[1] Sales of the Destino are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2013, and cars will be built in Auburn Hills in Michigan.[2]
The Destino retains the Karma interior[3] and most exterior panels, but removes the Karma's electric motor and battery system, and installs a General Motors 6.2 L V8 petrol engine in its place.[4] The main alterations to the exterior are to the front grille design and rear bumper and trunk lid.
References
- ↑ Smith, David (3 May 2013). "Fisker Woes Won’t Dash Destino Plans". Wards Auto. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ Nunez, Alex (14 January 2013). "Destino: Bob Lutz's Corvette-powered Fisker Karma". Road & Track. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ Neil, Dan (18 January 2013). "The Detroit Show, and the Only Car That Matters". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ Lavrinc, Damon (14 January 2013). "Fisker Karma Gets a 638-HP Corvette Heart Transplant". Wired. Retrieved 25 May 2013.