Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the all-new
Battista which is being billed as the “world’s first luxury electric hyper
performance GT.” Currently on display in Geneva, the Battista has a stylish design
that recalls a handful of other Pininfarina models including the Ferrari
Sergio. However, this particular model has a sporty front fascia with a
distinctive LED lighting strip.
Moving further back, we can see flowing bodywork and
a teardrop-shaped cockpit with a long roof. Other notable styling features
include ‘floating’ taillights and an active rear wing that features an air
brake function. The model also has 21-inch lightweight wheels that are backed
up by six-piston carbon-ceramic braking system.
The driver-focused cockpit has a carbon fiber
steering wheel and a minimalist digital instrument cluster. On either side are
two larger screens with the left focused on performance and the right focused
on infotainment and navigation. This left / right split continues further below
as there are circular displays for the transmission and drive mode selector. Elsewhere, there’s a mix of
premium materials including quilted leather, aluminum and carbon fiber. The
model also has ambient lighting and numerous personalization options.
The Battista rides on a carbon fiber monocoque
chassis and features a Rimac-sourced 120 kWh battery pack. The latter powers four electric motors that
develop a combined maximum output of 1,874 hp and 2,300 Nm of torque.
This setup enables the all-wheel drive hypercar to
rocket from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds and 0-300
km/h in less than 12 seconds. Given enough room, the Battista will eventually
hit a top speed in excess of 350 km/h. That’s pretty impressive and
the estimated range of up to 450 km isn’t too shabby either.
The Battista will be launched next year and
production will be limited to 150 units. They will be allocated equally across
North America, Europe and Asia / Middle East. The company expects to have
between 25 and 40 dealers supporting the launch and they will be located in
major cities such as the New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, London,
Stuttgart and Hong Kong.
