- Fisker Automotive, the California-based manufacturer of premium plug-in hybrid sports cars, says it will buy BMW four-cylinder engines for its second model, code-named Project Nina.
- Fisker says the Nina is slated to begin production in late 2012 and will go on sale in 2013.
- The agreement calls for BMW to supply up to 100,000 engines a year.
ANAHEIM, California — Fisker Automotive, the California-based manufacturer of premium plug-in hybrid sports cars, says it will buy BMW turbocharged four-cylinder engines for its second model, code-named Project Nina.
Fisker is just beginning to sell its $95,900 Karma sedan, which is being assembled under contract in Finland by Valmet. The Karma hybrid uses a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine sourced from General Motors.
Fisker will assemble the Nina at a former General Motors plant in Delaware.
The new deal calls for BMW to supply up to 100,000 engines a year for the Nina — which is slated to begin production in late 2012 and go on sale globally in 2013 — as well as unspecified "other components."
Inside Line says: A brief press announcement also hinted that other Fisker models may be in the pipeline, when it noted that "the first 'Project Nina' derivative will be a midsize premium sedan."
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k55 says:
09:22 AM, 09/06/2011
I am a fan of putting the BMW engine in the Nina. .....and if it works then they may use it in the Pinta and Santa Maria as well.
lolxd says:
07:30 AM, 09/06/2011
At least Fisker is thinking of going for something a little bit more sophisticated. At least it will fit the huge price tag of their cars.
And I hope in Nina, they'd do something to get rid of that huge center aisle that's hogging space.
P.S. Who thinks the Fisker logo looks bland and uninspiring?
lexuslvr says:
06:21 AM, 09/06/2011
"For that kind of money, I would rather have a BMW engine than one used in the Cruze."
Sadly this engine isn't even available in the Cruze.
carpaul1 says:
04:21 PM, 09/05/2011
Fisker is unhappy about the GM turbo 2 refinement and NVH characteristics. This is the same junky motor as in the old cobalt and the new Regal 2.0 turbo. It may be ok for Midwestern redneck boys grown up on non-refined Chevy engine characteristics, but it is not good enough for a grown-up luxury car. Good move Fisker, and now replace the Chevy engine in the four door sedan also
speedpass says:
12:53 PM, 09/05/2011
For that kind of money, I would rather have a BMW engine than one used in the Cruze.