The Karma Eximius 1 is the first car from Karma Automotive’s new Eximius bespoke program, and it is far from a normal Karma. Revealed on October 31 at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, it turns the Revero into a four-seat track car with a 6.2-litre V8 in a plug-in series hybrid system.
Karma quotes 550hp from the engine side and 645hp from the battery side, which it calls “nearly 1200hp”. It is a single car for a single client, who has not been named, and it will be delivered in 2027.
Here is what the program is, what the car offers, and which numbers are still estimates.
What is the Karma Eximius 1?
The Karma Eximius 1 is a one-of-one, track-focused four-seater based on the Karma Revero. It was built for one client and is the first project of Karma’s Eximius program. Karma says it will use a 6.2-litre V8 plug-in series hybrid powertrain rated at nearly 1,200hp, and it remains in development before delivery in 2027.
Karma describes it as “a menacing four-seater purpose-built for the track”. The client asked for something more extreme than their Revero, and the program was set up to deliver it.
What is the Karma Eximius program?
Eximius is Karma’s new bespoke program for clients who want more than paint and trim. Customers can change the body, performance and powertrain, working with Karma’s design and engineering teams. Each result is a one-of-one car that will not be repeated. It sits above Karma’s existing Studio personalisation program.
Karma already builds cars in the hundreds rather than the thousands. Chief executive Marques McCammon says the program “effectively deletes the word ‘no'” from conversations about what is possible. Karma has not published Eximius prices, and none is known for this car.
How does the V8 plug-in series hybrid work?
In a series hybrid, the petrol engine mainly acts as a generator, while electric motors drive the wheels. Karma quotes 550hp from the V8 side and 645hp from the battery side, adding up to 1,195hp, which it rounds to nearly 1,200hp. It calls this its most powerful plug-in series hybrid powertrain yet.
| Karma Eximius 1 specs | Karma figure |
|---|---|
| Base car | Karma Revero |
| Powertrain | Plug-in series hybrid, 6.2-litre V8 |
| Power | 550hp engine side, 645hp battery side (nearly 1,200hp) |
| 0-60mph | 2.7 seconds (estimated) |
| Top speed | Over 200mph (estimated) |
| Brakes | Carbon-ceramic, two-piece slotted rotors |
| Suspension | Ohlins semi-active |
| Wheels | 21-inch magnesium, centre-lock, satin black |
| Seats | Four; Recaro carbon buckets in front |
| Delivery | 2027 |
Two things to keep in mind. First, the acceleration and top speed are Karma’s estimates, because the car is still being developed. Second, the power figures describe the system’s sources, not a measured output at the wheels.
What makes the Eximius 1 look so different?
Every panel except the outer body surfaces is made of pre-impregnated carbon fibre, and arch extensions make the car 50mm wider. The doors and hood fade from bare carbon into Karma’s Borealis Blue paint. At the front, the daytime lights are turned 45 degrees to form a “><” graphic.
A carbon splitter and large side intakes sit up front. The hood carries Karma’s “Comet Line”, a curved crease inspired by Halley’s Comet, plus vents above the front wheels to release air pressure. Behind the front wheels, Karma’s “Backslash” detail carries the number 5, which matters to the client.
At the back, a full-width GT wing repeats the light graphic, and a big diffuser joins the two rear intakes. Twin exhaust tips exit behind the driver’s side front wheel.
Karma Eximius 1: confirmed vs not confirmed
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Debut at Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, October 31 | Confirmed |
| 6.2-litre V8 plug-in series hybrid | Confirmed by Karma |
| 550hp engine side, 645hp battery side | Karma figures |
| 0-60mph 2.7s, over 200mph | Karma estimates |
| Delivery in 2027 | Confirmed by Karma |
| Price and client name | Not disclosed |
| Road-legal status | Not stated; built for the track |
How does it compare with other extreme specials?
The Eximius 1 joins a busy month for performance specials. McLaren has confirmed the McL 820 as its 750S successor, and Lamborghini’s Temerario Tettonero shows how far special editions now go. The Karma differs because it is a single car, with four seats and a hybrid that works mainly as an electric drive.
That last point is the real story. Most one-off track cars are pure combustion or full electric. Karma is betting that a V8 generator plus a big battery can deliver repeatable track pace without the range anxiety of a pure EV.
Who is Karma Automotive, and where are its cars built?
Karma Automotive is a California carmaker that specialises in plug-in series hybrids. It builds its cars at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, while its executive, product development and design teams sit in nearby Irvine. Karma calls itself America’s only full-line ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, which is its own description.
Its line-up is about to grow. The Gyesera Grand Coupe, a four-seat plug-in series hybrid, is due at dealers in December 2026, followed by the two-door Amaris GT in late 2027. After that come two EVs, the butterfly-door Kaveya Super Coupe in early 2028 and the Ivara GT-UV.
Karma does not sell cars in India, and it has announced no plans to. For Indian readers, the Eximius 1 is a window into how small luxury makers use one-off builds to make their name.
CarBike Insight Analysis
The Karma Eximius 1 is less about selling cars and more about showing what Karma can do. A one-off makes headlines, tests suppliers and gives engineers a project at the edge. It also helps Karma’s image just before its new models arrive, and gives buyers of those cars a reason to talk about the brand.
The cabin shows the intent. There are blue Alcantara and Italian leather Recaro carbon seats up front, billet aluminium pedals, and a pared-back console with only the gear selector, window switches, a key fob holder and an emergency kill switch. The client’s carbon helmet is strapped into the rear.
There are honest caveats. The performance numbers are estimates, the price is secret, and Karma is a small maker with big plans. Running costs for a car like this, from carbon-ceramic brakes to semi-active suspension, will be serious.
Who is this for? Only one person. For everyone else, it is a preview of where Karma’s engineering is heading. Fans of brash American specials, such as the Mopar ’27 Dodge Charger limited edition, will find the Eximius 1 an even more extreme take on the same idea.
FAQ
What is the Karma Eximius 1?
The Karma Eximius 1 is a one-off, four-seat track car based on the Karma Revero. It is the first car from the Eximius bespoke program and uses a 6.2-litre V8 plug-in series hybrid. Delivery to its client is planned for 2027.
How much power does the Karma Eximius 1 have?
Karma quotes 550hp from the V8 engine side and 645hp from the battery side, which adds up to 1,195hp. The company describes this as nearly 1,200hp and calls it its most powerful plug-in series hybrid powertrain.
How fast is the Eximius 1?
Karma estimates 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds and a top speed above 200mph. Both are estimates, because the car is still in development with its commissioning client. Official test figures have not been published yet.
What is the Karma Eximius program?
Eximius is Karma’s bespoke program for clients who want to change a car’s body, performance and powertrain, not just its colours and trim. Each car is a one-of-one that Karma says will never be repeated. Prices are not published.
Can you buy a Karma Eximius 1?
No. The Eximius 1 was commissioned by one private client, whose name has not been revealed. Other buyers can approach Karma’s Eximius program for their own one-off, but the price and build time depend on each project.
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