Fisker Ronin

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Fisker Ronin
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Overview
Manufacturer Fisker Inc.
ProductionCancelled
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
rear view Fisker Ronin Motorworld Munich 1X7A0127.jpg
rear view

The Fisker Ronin is a battery electric sports car produced by American electric vehicle company Fisker Inc. It is set to be released in 2025. [1]

Overview

On 5 May 2022, Fisker Inc. announced the arrival of a next sports grand tourer (GT) in its range and their third production model, after the Ocean SUV and the Pear crossover. [2]

The Ronin was officially unveiled on 3 August 2023, during Fisker Product Vision Day 2023. [3] It was not a coupé as announced by the press in 2022, but a coupé-cabriolet equipped with a hard folding roof and an electric motor. [4] [5]

Its name refers to the American action film Ronin released in 1998 starring Robert De Niro, known for its car chase scenes. [6]

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References

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