A convertible version of the Fisker Karma-based VL Destino will be unveiled at next week’s Detroit motor show, despite the unknown fate of Fisker Automotive.
VL Automotive, which is co-owned by former GM boss Bob Lutz, premiered a saloon version of the Destino at the 2013 Detroit show. That model shunned the Karma’s range extended EV powertrain for a 6.2-litre supercharged V8, and the VL Destino convertible is expected to follow suit.
VL Automotive is understood to have access to a number of Fisker Karmas for conversion which will cost around £120,000, twice that of the standard car.
The car has been developed in partnership with car interior manufacturer Katzkin, a firm which counts Lutz as a senior advisor.
Despite a planned sale to the Chinese Wanxiang Group, a firm which Fisker claims was partly responsible for its bankruptcy, Fisker’s investors are currently seeking a new buyer.
Last year, Lutz said that range-extender technology was “wasted” on smaller vehicles, despite championing the Chevrolet Volt during his time at GM.