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Mahindra Owned-Automobili Pininfarina finally unveiled the production-specific Battista hyper-EV at the Monterey Car Week in California, and it was exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show for the first time in concept form two years later. Described as “the most powerful Italian road legal car ever”, Pininfarina Batista 1,900 horsepower is produced from a four-motor power system.
- Battista will only produce 150 cars
- Five units marked as super exclusive Battista Anniversario
- The powertrain is closely related to the competitor Rimac Nevera
Pininfarina Batista: What do you want to know?
The design remains the same inside and out Production-ready prototype It was revealed last year that the same is true for the car’s dual attention to “driver-centric” high-speed stimulation and long-distance improvement.
As part of Automobili Pininfarina’s participation in the prestigious Monterey Car Week, super exclusive Batista Anniversary It was also the first public appearance. Only 150 Battista will be produced, 5 of which will be designated in the Anniversario decoration.
What sets Anniversario apart is its customized aviation-focused “Furiosa” styling kit and a two-tone paint scheme celebrating the 90th anniversary of Pininfarina.
Pininfarina Batista: Powertrain details
As promised, Battista produces an incredible 1,900hp and 2,300Nm of torque, and its four-motor power system (one per wheel) is closely related to the power system used by its rival Rimac Nevera. Therefore, it provides the same amazing performance.
Pininfarina said that the 0-100kph time of this car is good enough in 2 seconds, and the 0-300kph reaches the top speed of about 350kph in less than 12 seconds. Battista has a 120kWh battery pack, giving this super electric car a claimed cruising range of 500 kilometers and a charging speed of up to 180 kilowatts.
Per Svantesson, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, praised the opening of Battista as “the beginning of another important chapter in the story of Automobili Pininfarina.”
He said: “We are delighted to show our customers the beauty of luxury and a sustainable future, while celebrating Pininfarina’s 90-year-old design tradition at Monterey Car Week. We look forward to our American customers experiencing great dynamics. Performance and personalization enjoy the luxury of Batista for the first time.”
Battista mainly targets the left-hand drive market, with 150 vehicles in production and operation, which are evenly distributed in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. The electric car is expected to go on sale in early 2022, with an estimated price of 1.7 million pounds (approximately 175 million rupees).
Pininfarina Battista joins the ever-growing electric supercar club
The Battista is one of several ultra-large electric supercars that will go into production in the coming months.Croatian clothing Rimac’s NeveraIt shares its power system elements with Battista and was fully exposed earlier this year. The same powerful Lotus Evija It will be fully signed by the end of 2021.
Pininfarina is also preparing High-performance electric SUV That is due next year. This model will provide left and right driving configurations. The electric car manufacturer has stated that by 2025, it will have five models.
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