Pininfarina Battista's High Voltage Salute to Nino Farina

In the breakneck world of luxury hypercars, Automobili Pininfarina's latest creation is a real crackerjack – it's like a mongoose that’s just heard a cobra sneeze. This stunner is the Battista Edizione Nino Farina, a limited edition of the electric beast in a nostalgic nod to Giuseppe Antonio "Nino" Farina, the speedster who blazed the Formula 1 championship trail back in 1950.

So, who's Nino? Picture Neil Armstrong, but in an Alfa Romeo, on a racetrack. Yeah, he's that big a deal. Nino was the cherry on top of the sundae of the racing world's pioneer days, a feat that gave him an immortal parking spot in the Hall of Fame. His uncle, Battista 'Pinin' Farina, might have had a tiny bit of pride, to say the least.

Now, honoring such a colossal figure couldn't have been easy, but Battista Edizione Nino Farina hits the nail right on the head - or should I say, right on the hood. It's the ultimate fanboy tribute: just five examples of this stunning beauty will be built. The idea, clearly, is to create a car as exclusive as a black swan doing the Macarena.

The exterior of each car is as striking as a peacock in a penguin colony. Sporting a Rosso Nino finish with Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu accents, the vehicle practically screams "Nino Farina." And let’s not forget the “01” badging, a cheeky reference to Nino's place in F1 history.

But this tribute isn't just skin-deep. It’s packed with details that are as conspicuous as a chameleon on a disco ball: engraved headlights made from black-anodized brushed aluminum, Nino's signature slyly tucked into the side wing, and Glorioso alloy wheels gleaming in satin gold.

As for performance, it comes with the Furiosa Pack and a Carbon Accent Package, transforming it into a carbon-fiber beast that looks as aggressive as a bull in a china shop. The inside is just as opulent, with black and beige Alcantara covering every nook and cranny, a discreet nod to Nino etched onto the headrests, and a gold laurel wreath sitting proudly on the driver's seat.

It’s a touch poetic that this homage is all set to be unveiled at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, given that Nino took home the Goodwood Trophy back in 1951. Talk about déjà vu!

This electric speed demon's price tag, though under wraps, is expected to make your wallet weep a little (or a lot). But let's face it - if you're contemplating whether to get this, the Rimac Nevera, or the upcoming all-electric Porsche, you’re not exactly eating ramen every night, are you?

The Battista Edizione Nino Farina is not just a car - it's a celebration of a fearless champion and a pioneering automaker. It’s a tribute that’s as electrifying as the legend it commemorates. Here's to Nino Farina, the first of many F1 maestros!

Yours truly,

Captain Electro