Performance Review: Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Fisker Tramonto Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Fisker Tramonto has a 5439cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Tramonto shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Tramonto's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1907 kgs (4204 lbs) this makes the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 or the give or take 50kg.

The Fisker Tramonto shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5439cc 24V V8 engine produces 493 bhp (367 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 516 lb-ft (699.6 Nm) @ 2750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Fisker Tramonto you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 BMW 5 Series M5 F10 (283.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Fisker Tramonto.

The Fisker Tramonto has a Power to weight ratio of 258.5 bhp per ton and 270.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Tramonto competing with the 2017 BMW 5 Series M5 F10 (283.5 bhp per ton) or the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 (283.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Fisker Tramonto generating around 270.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (295.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Mercedes GT C AMG Coupe 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (295.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Tramonto and the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo

When talking about the performance of the Fisker Tramonto on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.93 secs @ 105.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Biturbo (12.88 secs), the 1970 Ford Torino 2nd Gen Cobra SportsRoof Boss (12.89 secs), and the 1989 Ferrari 348 tb (12.89 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Tramonto equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Tramonto Rivals List.

A Brief History of Fisker

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