Karma Unveils Eximius 1 Super Sedan
Karma Automotive debuted its track-focused four-door Eximius 1 at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, with deliveries planned for 2027.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
Karma Automotive unveiled the Eximius 1, a four-door, track-focused super sedan, at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas on October 31, 2026. It is the first project from the company's Eximius bespoke vehicle program and is planned for delivery in 2027.
Why it matters
The Eximius 1 shows how a low-volume automaker is pursuing extreme, one-off performance machines built around a specific client's request. Its plug-in hybrid-assisted powertrain points to a blend of combustion and electric power at the top end of the performance segment.
The Eximius 1 pairs a 6.2-liter V8 producing 550 horsepower with 645 electrified horsepower for a claimed 1,200 total, and Karma claims a 2.7-second 0 to 60 mph time. Karma's figures are manufacturer claims, and independent verification was not part of the announcement.
The players
Karma Automotive
Karma Automotive is a California-based electric and plug-in hybrid luxury vehicle manufacturer known for its premium sedans and its bespoke Eximius program.
The details
The Eximius 1 bones appear to come from the Revero, with revised styling that includes an overhauled nose with large inlets and a pair of exhaust tips behind the driver's side front wheel. Features include carbon-ceramic brakes with two-piece slotted rotors, a semi-active Öhlins suspension, Borealis Blue paint with a gradient finish to exposed carbon fiber, and center-locking 21-inch satin-black magnesium wheels.
Timeline
Oct. 31, 2026: Eximius 1 debuts at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
2027: Karma plans to begin delivering the Eximius 1.
Roadmap
The Eximius 1 extends Karma's Revero platform into a more extreme, track-focused direction, following the company's pattern of building derivative performance models on its existing architecture. It signals that low-volume luxury automakers are using plug-in hybrid powertrains to push performance numbers past what their production lines offer.
The Eximius 1 is a limited, bespoke build aimed at a specific client rather than general showroom buyers, so its availability to the average enthusiast is not indicated. Its planned 2027 delivery date means prospective buyers will have a long wait before any vehicle reaches the road.
The takeaway
The Eximius 1 shows that a bespoke, client-driven build can push a hybrid-assisted sedan to performance levels usually reserved for dedicated hypercars. Enthusiasts tracking the segment should watch whether Karma's claimed figures hold up once independent testing is available.
What happens next
Karma Automotive plans to begin deliveries of the Eximius 1 in 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CarBuzz.
