- 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
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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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