Performance Review: Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Fisker Tramonto Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus 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 Performance Plus 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 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 5439cc 24V V8 engine produces 610 bhp (454 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 650 lb-ft (881.2 Nm) @ 2200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 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 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (344.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Fisker Tramonto.

The Fisker Tramonto has a Power to weight ratio of 319.8 bhp per ton and 340.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Tramonto competing with the 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (344.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (343.7 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 340.8 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 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Black Series 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (365.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (363.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus is also faster than the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Tramonto and the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12

When talking about the performance of the Fisker Tramonto on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.05 secs @ 113.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 (11.99 secs), the 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (12.00 secs), and the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (12.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Fisker Tramonto 5.4 V8 Performance Plus has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Tramonto equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 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 Performance Plus then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Tramonto Rivals List.

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