Karma Eximius Bespoke Brings a Nearly 1,200HP Track-Focused Hybrid Four-Seater to Las Vegas
Julian Hayes
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The Karma Eximius Bespoke program flips the script on how a boutique automaker sells engineering. Revealed at the 2026 Las Vegas Concours, the new division lets clients work directly with Karma’s design and engineering teams. Together, they can reshape the body, performance, and powertrain architecture from the ground up.
Inside the Karma Eximius Bespoke Program
Think of it as a private commissioning studio rather than a traditional catalogue. Buyers dictate proportions, aerodynamic surfacing, and drivetrain calibration. Each build becomes a one-off conversation, not a configurator checklist.
The inaugural project, Eximius 1, is a track-focused four-seater that refuses to behave like a luxury cruiser. Its closest spiritual reference point is the Bugatti EB110 that recently rolled into the same Las Vegas event. Audacious engineering, it seems, never truly goes out of fashion.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 6.2-liter V8 plug-in series hybrid |
| 🐎Power Output | Nearly 1,200 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | Not disclosed |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 2.7s (target) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 200+ mph (target) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Plug-in series hybrid / Four-seat track configuration |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | Not disclosed (ultra-premium, bespoke commission) |
Hybrid V8 Pushes Nearly 1,200 Horsepower
A 6.2-liter V8 anchors the plug-in series hybrid system, delivering nearly 1,200 horsepower in total. On paper, the 2.7-second sprint to 60 mph is startling for a four-seat machine. Still, the real test lies in thermal management during sustained track laps, where battery cooling loops decide everything.
Nine Cars, Zero Compromises
Karma targets a top speed beyond 200 mph, and production stops at nine individually commissioned examples. Scarcity is the real luxury here. Future speculation: a Karma Eximius Bespoke car could appreciate faster than most ultra-limited hypercars, as collectors treat exclusivity like currency. Full program details are available at Karma Automotive.
Ultimately, this program asks whether bespoke engineering can turn a niche brand into a lasting legacy. For more analysis on the machines shaping that conversation, visit Auto News Magazine.
📸 Photo Credit: @karmaautomotive on Instagram
Julian Hayes
Future Mobility & Technology Editor at Auto News Magazine. Covering the next frontier of electric powertrains, 800V architectures, solid-state battery chemistry, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
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