Even because it continues its deliveries of its restricted version Battista hyper GT, Automobili Pininfarina is now increasing the range (and exclusivity) of its all-electric hypercar mannequin whereas persevering with to honor its wealthy Italian historical past. Through the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity, the hyper EV developer will unveil a brand new, ultraexclusive model of the Battista known as the Edizione Nino Farina – named after a member of the family topped the first-ever Formulation 1 champion.

Automobili Pininfarina GmbH is a Munich-based subsidiary of Indian automotive producer Mahindra & Mahindra, who bought the car-design agency Pininfarina SpA in 2015. Though it’s presently a German/Indian firm, the automaker’s roots stay deeply ingrained in Italian tradition and stem from its origins as Carrozzeria Pininfarina, based in 1930 by Battista “Pinin” Farina.

The reborn supercar developer did a burnout into relevance in 2018 with the debut of the Battista hyper GT at Monterey Automotive Week. Nonetheless, it could take 4 years earlier than we lastly noticed the EV named honoring its founder attain collection manufacturing – and a mere 150 models at that.

Every Battista hyper GT requires 10 weeks to assemble and as much as 1,340 hours of handcrafting to ship considered one of 128 million doable design configurations to prospects, a purpose why every Battista is actually considered one of a sort and why a single EV prices $2.5 million.

As if that wasn’t unique sufficient, Automobili Pininfarina launched the Battista Anniversario in 2021 – providing the identical record-setting efficiency because the common previous Battista hyper GT however with customized wheels and an exterior painted by hand. Solely 5 of those have been made and have already been spoken for. One among which was delivered to a US buyer this previous fall.

With Battista deliveries going down across the globe, Automobili Pininfarina is introducing a brand new limited-edition model, designed as one other nod to the Italian racing household that began all of it. Meet the Battista Edizione Nino Farina.

Pininfarina’s newest spin on the Battista is a uncommon Hyper GT

The automaker shared particulars of its newest hyper GT this afternoon, forward of its official reveal on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity later this week, the place it will likely be pushed by former F1 driver and hill-climb champion Nick Heidfeld.

The hyper GT is known as after Nino Farina – nephew of Battista “Pinin” Farina and the first-ever F1 world champion in 1950. The corporate shared that Battista took his 16-year-old nephew to his first-ever race as a passenger, igniting the younger man’s flame motor sport competitors that may span a long time after. Automobili Pininfarina‘s chief design officer, Dave Amantea, spoke to the heritage that went into such a futuristic EV:

This unique mannequin pays homage to Nino Farina’s brave and fearless persona, and his unimaginable achievements in motorsport. It’s our tribute to a household dynasty – to the person who will without end be referred to as the primary driver ever to be topped a Formulation One World Champion and to our founder, the person answerable for igniting his ardour for racing.

Every car is a tribute to Nino’s unequalled historical past and every one represents a novel second in his life, which was actually outstanding. We’ve got taken inspiration from these moments to create a car that may be the centre piece of any assortment. Its signature Rosso Nino physique colour has been chosen to evoke reminiscences of the Italian racing purple paintwork of the vehicles wherein he loved his best victories, whereas key finishes and design cues sit seamlessly with Battista’s unmistakable design.

The outside colour is a bespoke deep purple known as “Rosso Nino” – a tribute to the autos Nino Farina drove throughout his race profession. The decrease physique is completed in “Bianco Sestriere” and “Iconica Blu.”

As you may see within the photos above, the inside incorporates a bespoke two-tone theme, that includes black and beige (sustainable) leather-based and Rosso Nino on the again. You’ll additionally discover Iconica Blu seat belts and an uncovered carbon steering wheel that includes Farina’s etched signature.

Like its Battista siblings, the Edizione Nino Farina delivers hyper GT efficiency, due to a 120 kWh lithium ion battery, 4 impartial electrical motors, and full torque vectoring. Listed here are a few of its specs – lots of which have been beforehand world data till the Rimac Nevera got here out to play:

• 0-60 mph in 1.79s
• 0-100km/h in 1.86s
• 0-120mph in 4.49s
• 0-200 km/h in 4.79 seconds.
• 1,900 hp (1,400 kW) 
• 2,340 Nm of torque  
• As much as 476 km vary (296 miles WLTP mixed, 300 miles EPA)
• 5 dynamic driving modes: Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa and Carattere

Just like the Battista Anniversario, Automobili Pininfarina says manufacturing of the brand new Edizione Nino Farina hyper GT shall be restricted to simply 5 models. Every EV will characteristic an aluminum door plate, marking considered one of 5 profession landmarks in Nino’s motor sport tenure:

• Nino’s date and fatherland (1906 in Turin) 
• First-ever F1 pole place and race victory on the 1950 British Grand Prix 
• Nino’s second victory in 1950 on the Swiss Grand Prix 
• The third and remaining victory in 1950, on the Italian Grand Prix 
• 1950 F1 world championship victory  

No point out of value but, however contemplating the Anniversarios went for not less than $3 million a chunk, we’d count on the most recent restricted version hyper GT to promote for that – if no more. Hold a watch out for the brand new Battista Edizione Nino Farina at Goodwood July 13-16. Hoping to catch some video of it in motion.