The 2025 Karma Amaris rivals some of the toughest luxury and performance cars in America, from Ferrari and McLaren to Corvette and Bentley. As Karma Automotive launches its latest hybrid GT, the competition is fierce, and these 10 cars prove why.
From Europe’s finest GTs to America’s own performance icons, here are the 10 toughest rivals the Amaris will face on U.S. soil.
1. Bentley Continental GT Speed
Why It’s a Threat: Luxury + Power
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- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8 hybrid
- Power: 771 hp / 738 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Bentley’s Continental GT Speed brings not just raw power but also unmatched luxury. Sure, it costs nearly $100K more than the Karma, but buyers who want old-money prestige with outrageous performance will have no problem leaning British over American.
2. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Why It’s a Threat: Performance + Price
- Engine: 5.5L twin-turbo V8
- Power: 1,064 hp / 828 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph: 2.3 seconds
The Corvette ZR1 is America’s own performance monster, and it leaves the Karma in the dust when it comes to horsepower and acceleration. Add the fact that it costs around $70K less than the Amaris, and it’s tough to imagine thrill-seekers picking Karma over Chevy.
3. Ferrari Roma
Why It’s a Threat: Brand Power + Driving Feel
- Engine: 3.9L twin-turbo V8
- Power: 612 hp
- 0–60 mph: 3.1 seconds
The Roma may be Ferrari’s “entry-level” GT, but it carries one thing Karma can’t buy—Ferrari’s badge. Its interior oozes Italian luxury, and while it’s not as powerful on paper, the Roma’s driving feel and prestige may lure buyers away from an unknown brand.
4. Maserati MC20 Cielo
Why It’s a Threat: Pure Performance
- Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power: 621 hp
- 0–60 mph: 2.9 seconds
The MC20 Cielo may pack less power, but it’s all about agility and exotic styling. It feels like a supercar first, GT second, which might make the Amaris feel tame in comparison.
5. Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo
Why It’s a Threat: Price Advantage
- Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- Power: 542 hp
- 0–60 mph: 3.2 seconds
If the Amaris resembles anything, it’s Maserati’s GranTurismo. The Trofeo trim is cheaper, nearly as quick, and brings brand heritage the Karma still has to earn.
6. McLaren GTS
Why It’s a Threat: Value + Performance
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power: 626 hp
- 0–60 mph: 3.1 seconds
McLaren’s GTS is a light, vicious GT that combines everyday usability with supercar performance. In the same price bracket as the Karma, the GTS is a very tempting alternative.
7. Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance
Why It’s a Threat: Hybrid Muscle
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo hybrid V8
- Power: 816 hp / 1,047 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph: 2.8 seconds
This AMG beast pairs V8 thunder with electrification, offering more power, torque, and speed than the Amaris—plus proven reliability and prestige.
8. Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance
Why It’s a Threat: Drop-Top Power
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo hybrid V8
- Power: 805 hp / 1,047 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph: 2.8 seconds
Sharing its DNA with the GT63 S, the SL63 adds open-top appeal. It’s flashy, brutally fast, and priced in the same territory as Karma’s GT—making it a direct competitor.
9. Porsche 911 Turbo
Why It’s a Threat: All-Around Excellence
- Engine: 3.8L twin-turbo flat-6
- Power: 572 hp
- 0–60 mph: 2.7 seconds
Few cars can balance luxury, performance, and daily drivability like the 911 Turbo. It’s just as quick—or quicker—than the Karma, comes at a similar price, and wears one of the most iconic badges in history.
10. Aston Martin Vantage S
Why It’s a Threat: British Muscle + Prestige
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Power: 670 hp
- 0–60 mph: 3.3 seconds
The Vantage S may cost slightly more than the Amaris, but it has a loyal fanbase, a sharper chassis, and a reputation for sophistication. Karma will struggle to sway buyers away from this proven British sports car.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Karma Amaris is bold—it mixes hybrid efficiency with super GT vibes and brings something genuinely new from an American automaker. But the reality? It’s up against an A-list roster of rivals with bigger names, stronger reputations, and in many cases, more power or better pricing.
If Karma wants to win buyers in the U.S., it’ll need more than good looks and 708 horsepower. It’ll need to prove that it can stand toe-to-toe with legends like Ferrari, Porsche, and AMG—and that’s a tall order.
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