Nino Farina Inspired Hyper car.

Whatever side of the fence you sit on regarding Petrol V Hydrogen V Electric there is no doubt that these are exciting times in vehicle design and propulsion. Nowhere is this more evident than in the high end prestige market. It is here that expensive technologies can be incorporated and wealthy clients are only too willing to pay for that exclusivity. For those of us not willing to pay the price of exclusivity these cars are a window on the technology that might eventually appear in more humble vehicles.

The spirit of legendary driver Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina – the first ever F1 World Champion – is the inspiration behind the Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina. The pure-electric hyper GT that bears his name took to the track ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix, driven by Mahindra Racing drivers Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara.

The Battista Edizione Nino Farina is limited to just five unique examples and pays tribute to the racing legend born in Torino. Each car in the series celebrates one of five milestones in Nino Farina’s incredible racing career, ensuring each collector will own a one-of-a-kind Italian design masterpiece.

In 1950, Nino Farina competed in the first Grand Prix races formally organised by the FIA – today’s Formula One World Championship – leading a three-car team. His highly successful career featured several notable victories, including his famous triumph around the streets of Monte Carlo in 1948.

The unmistakable exterior design features a deep and rich Rosso Nino red paint, complemented by a special livery on the lower body, finished in Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu, with Glorioso Gold wheels and an eye-catching ‘01’ side graphic.

The exterior features the Furiosa Pack, comprising a revised carbon fibre front splitter, side blades and rear diffuser, with a Bianco Sestriere pinstripe, and the Carbon Accent Pack finished in Black Exposed Signature Carbon.

Dark detailing extends to the Goccia roof, while the Exterior Jewellery Pack is finished in brushed aluminium, anodised in black. This complements the black brake calipers and centre lock rings, which are finished in brushed aluminium anodised in black.

Subtle detailing references Nino Farina, with a ‘Nino Farina’ engraving on the headlight unit, also in brushed aluminium anodised in black, while the driver’s side carbon wing features a ‘Nino Farina’ graphic.

Inside, the driver’s seat is finished in Black Alcantara, with a contrasting passenger seat finished in Beige Alcantara, both with elements in Black Sustainable Luxury Leather. The bespoke headrests feature an embroidered laurel wreath and ‘01’ graphic in gold on the driver’s side, while the passenger headrest features the Automobili Pininfarina ’f’ logo in red. Rosso Nino features on the backs of both seats, matching the exterior.

Iconica Blu seatbelts reference the exterior detailing, with bespoke duo-tone contrast stitch in beige and red on the centre tunnel, dashboard and seats. Dark detailing can also be found on the interior, with the Interior Jewellery finished in brushed aluminium, anodised in black.

Italy’s most powerful, road-legal car is powered by a state-of-the-art powertrain that delivers 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm torque on tap. The world’s first pure-electric hyper GT utilises a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery contained within a strong but lightweight carbon fibre housing. Its unique launch control technology contributes to Formula One car-beating acceleration, with 0-60mph achieved in 1.79s, 0-100km/h completed in 1.86s, 0-120mph executed in 4.49s and 0-200 km/h covered in just 4.75 seconds.

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