- 76 years after Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina triumphed at
the 1948 Monaco Grand Prix, the spirit of the legendary driver
returns in the guise of
the Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina
- Celebrating the pinnacle of performance and the fearless spirit
of Nino Farina, the performance of the 1,900 hp
pure-electric hyper GT was showcased ahead of the
2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix,
with Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara behind
the wheel
- The exclusive model celebrates the illustrious racing career
and fearless spirit of the first ever F1 World Champion, and nephew
of design icon and company founder Battista 'Pinin'
Farina, Nino Farina
- Limited to just five unique
examples, Battista Edizione Nino Farina is
finished in Rosso Nino paint and
contrasting Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu finishes,
with Glorioso Gold wheels and an eye-catching '01' body
side graphic
- Accompanying assets available to download
here: dropbox.com/scl/fo/s3odldqjyrtpsludyfavi/AAfxWYK1jOrQ9MJy5MqXawM?rlkey=u225ga79ahqcki162u4bh7gjx&st=hbd2rxdb&dl=0
MONACO, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The spirit of
legendary driver Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina – the first ever F1
World Champion – has returned to the streets of Monaco, 76 years after his victory at the
iconic circuit. The nephew of Carrozzeria Pininfarina founder,
Battista 'Pinin' Farina, is the inspiration behind the
Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina. The
pure-electric hyper GT that bears his name took to the track for an
emotional return ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix,
driven by Mahindra Racing drivers Nyck de
Vries and Edoardo
Mortara.
They tackled the famous street circuit, taking in iconic
sections like Saine Dévote, Casino Square and the Grand Hotel
Hairpin – the same corners Nino
Farina would have experienced in 1948.
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. His legacy, characterised
by a fearless reputation behind the wheel and passion for the
sport, continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide.
Georgios Syropoulos, Chief Test
Driver for Automobili Pininfarina, said: "The Battista
Edizione Nino Farina pays an evocative tribute to an undisputed
legend of the Pininfarina family and its heritage. His is a story
of spirit and courage and what better way to celebrate his memory
than to drive the car that bears his name around the scene of one
of his greatest victories. His illustrious racing career witnessed
many exciting victories and Monaco
is one of the world's most iconic racing tracks."
Nyck de Vries, racing driver for
Mahindra Racing, said: "Edo and I have had an incredible
experience driving the Battista. It is a truly special car, and I
was so impressed by its performance. It's been an absolute pleasure
to drive it around the Monaco
ePrix race track and on the open roads."
Automobili Pininfarina has been given access to Mahindra
Racing's resources and expertise through the unique relationship of
both brands belonging to the Mahindra Group.
Battista Edizione Nino Farina
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.
For more information,
visit
automobili-pininfarina.com/media-zone
EDITOR'S NOTES
ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA
Automobili Pininfarina is
based in operational headquarters in Cambiano, Italy, with a commercial office in
Munich, Germany, and resourced
with a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and
premium car brands. Designed, engineered and produced by hand in
Italy, with a focus on designing
experiences for the world's foremost taste makers, all of
Automobili Pininfarina's vehicles embody the PURA design
philosophy. This philosophy will also permeate all future
production cars, seamlessly blending classic inspiration with
cutting-edge technology.
ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA
BATTISTA (LINK TO PRESS
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Battista is the most powerful car ever designed
and built in Italy and it delivers
a level of performance that is unachievable today in any road-legal
sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology. Faster
than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0 -100 km/h sub-two second
sprint, and with 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm torque on tap, the Battista
combines extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions
package. Battista's 120 kWh battery provides power to four electric
motors – one at each wheel – with a combined WLTP range of up to
476 km (U.S. combined EPA: 300 miles) on a single charge. No more
than 150 examples of Battista will be individually hand-crafted at
the atelier in Cambiano, Italy.
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