Pininfarina Battista Hyper GT: Limited Edition Italian Masterpiece Hits Production
Allow me to introduce you to the Rimac Nevera's glamorous Italian twin, the Pininfarina Battista, which has been sneaking into production like a stealthy, yet stylish, secret agent. Much like its Croatian sibling, the Battista is limited to a mere 150 units, but with the added bonus of a uniquely Italian flair for customization.
Now, you might be familiar with Pininfarina as the design maestros behind some of the most iconic and breathtaking cars on the planet. It seems they've decided to throw their hat into the hypercar ring, crafting a Hyper GT masterpiece that pays homage to their founder, Battista "Pinin" Farina.
Imagine, if you will, a team of highly skilled artisans and engineers dedicating their lives to crafting a single car. Yes, that's right - each Battista is painstakingly hand-built in a dedicated facility, requiring the help of 25 luxury partners and a solid 10 weeks of toil. And if you thought that was impressive, the special edition Battista Anniversario takes a whopping 18 weeks to construct.
The attention to detail is simply mind-boggling, rivaling the bespoke creations of Rolls-Royce. With 28 paint options, 4 weeks of painting, and a further 2 days just for assembling the car's modules and fitting the butterfly doors, it's no surprise that this Italian stallion commands a hefty $2.5 million price tag.
But wait, there's more! When you drop that kind of cash on a car, you're not just getting a machine - you're buying a front-row seat to the entire manufacturing process. Customers are involved in designing their cars from the get-go, with a staggering 13.9 quintillion exterior option combinations and a measly 128 million interior choices. It's as if Pininfarina is crafting individual automotive masterpieces destined for the collections of the world's elite.
The customer service and aftersales experience are, frankly, on another level entirely. If your Battista should encounter a hiccup, never fear, for a "flying doctor" will swoop in from anywhere in the world to save the day. With three aftersales packages – Eccellenza, Futura, and Eterna – you'll enjoy up to a 10-year maintenance program, extended battery and powertrain warranty, and even a lifetime of body part replacements to match your car's original paint job.
Of course, the Battista shares some DNA with its Rimac Nevera cousin, boasting 1,900 hp, 2,340 Nm of torque, a 120 kWh battery, and a neck-snapping 0-100 kph sprint in just 2 seconds. But the Battista takes customization to unprecedented heights, making the Nevera's €2 million price tag seem like a bargain. The ultra-exclusive Battista Anniversario will set you back a cool $2.9 million, while the "standard" Battista starts at $2.5 million.
In summary, the Pininfarina Battista is one hell of a car, with a jaw-dropping price to match. But if you're hoping to snag one for yourself, you might be out of luck. By the time one pops up at a swanky car auction or dealership, expect to pay a pretty penny more for this exquisite piece of Italian automotive art.
