Karma has arrived at the 2019 LA Auto Show with a brand new electric concept car dubbed the SC2. It is said to feature cutting-edge technology and a look that’s meant to preview the automaker’s future design direction.


Its front and rear mounted twin electric motors produce 1,100 HP and 14,000 Nm of wheel torque. Yes, we know that torque figure is crazy, so we contacted Karma and got confirmation that it is, indeed, correct. It’s worth noting, though, that wheel torque (*) is influenced by gearing, so you multiply the engine torque by gear ratio and final drive to get that number. At the same time, the SC2 provides a range of 563 km on a single charge and can accelerate to 96 km/h in less than 1.9 seconds.


Features include carbon ceramic brakes, a pushrod racing suspension and the automaker’s torque vectoring gearbox. Then there’s the ultrasonic dynamic regenerative panel, which is said to give the SC2 high performance handling.

Karma’s exclusive Drive and Play technology is incorporated in the SC2 concept, allowing automotive and gaming enthusiasts to re-live their previous drives through a simulated driving experience within their own vehicle.


This technology works using a triple high definition camera under the windshield and frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar sensors that provide a 360 capture of the car while in motion, within a 3D environment. After the drive, the SC2’s adaptive laser projector replays the journey while the car is parked, when “a mounted smartphone acts as the cabin’s rear-view mirror; transforming SC2 into a driving simulator where the user can re-experience their drive and fine-tune their skills.” You can even share the experience with others while also streaming routes from around the world within your own vehicle.

As for the way this concept looks, it features a bespoke Vapor Grey hand-painted exterior with patented articulating hinge winged doors that rise upward and forward to reveal a fiber optic headliner. Meanwhile, an I-shaped 120 kWh battery is housed within the center tunnel and beneath the dashboard and seats.


 Other available tech includes fingerprint and facial recognition sensors for vehicle entry, while the Biometric seats and steering wheel provide both control and comfort. There’s also a 3D audio system that creates individual zones for the driver and passenger, while the electro-chromatic glass shifts from clear to opaque in order to offer privacy or protection from light.