The Battista hypercar is the best of the modern era. Hypercar But here its maker pays tribute to a classic from the fifties that Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina loved with a new special edition. Called Cinquantacinque, the name derives from the Italian word for 55 and is inspired by the 1955 Lancia Florida. Known as an iconic design classic, the Lancia Florida was the daily driver of the founder of Carrozzeria Pininfarina throughout his career while its streamlined design was ahead of its time. 50s sedans have rear-opening doors and no B-pillars, meaning lounge doors. They also lean upwards with pillarless openings and rear-hinged rear doors.
Like the original classic, Batista 55 Hyper GT Also finished in Blu Savoia Gloss paint, contrasting with the Bianco Sestriere Gloss roof and Brushed Anodised Jewelry Pack. Inside, it’s upholstered in a bespoke mahogany (Poltrona Frau Heritage Leather) while the livery and the name Cinquantacinque, which translates to ’55’. The Cinquantacinque model features several inscriptions along the passenger door plate as well as both ‘Cinquantacinque 55’ signatures under the active rear wing.
In terms of pure numbers, the Battista Cinquantacinque continues with a 120-kWh lithium-ion battery, delivering 1,900hp and 2,340Nm of torque with a superfast 0-100 kph time of just 1.86 seconds and a 0-200 kph time of just seconds. i do .
Automobili Pininfarina Chief Design Officer Dave Amantia said: “It was a truly special and unique opportunity to design a car that pays tribute to the heritage of Pininfarina SPA. The color combination of the Battista Cinquantacinque is incredible and the vision shows the Batista Farina When he designed the Lancia Florida in the early fifties. Not only that, but this model helped guide me when creating the PURA Vision design concept, a truly unique vehicle that sets the template for Automobili Pininfarina’s future models.”
Taking inspiration from classic cars is nothing new in the world of supercars and here, the elegant blue detailing is prominent in giving the new Pininfarina hypercar a distinctive look as well as making it stand out even more. It also marks Battista’s entry into the Japanese markets with Sky Group as its retail partner.
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