We already knew that the US$80,000 Fisker Karma electric car may make it into production in 2009, complete with a whole bunch of lithium batteries and a small gas-powered engine (designed to work only in case of emergency). What we didn’t know is that instead of being silent, the car will be fitted with speakers inside and out to blast fake engine sounds. And yes, it gets worse.
According to Henrik Fisker, head of the company, by fake engine sounds it means real, gruff, user-selectable engine sounds. One will apparently sound ”like something between a Formula One car and a jet plane,” which should certainly be enough to keep unwary pedestrians leaping for the sidewalk as you roar toward them.
Let’s hope there’s a silent option and that not many morons buy it. [Jalopnik]
Mark
March 17, 2008 at 7:24 AM
I hope they include a horse pacing/ trotting/ galloping too. All dependent on the RPM.
Report PermalinkBarrett
September 25, 2008 at 7:18 AM
I read a post that someone said GM was going to have Vroomtones for their electric cars to download cool noises that respond to the vehicles RPM.
Report PermalinkThat would be sooooooo cool!
I want my car to sound like a train. Choo Choo