- Battista Cinquantacinque bears the iconic Blu Savoia Gloss bodywork and contrasting Bianco
Sestriere Gloss roof which is inspired by the original 1955 Lancia
Florida show car
- Cinquantacinque name, derived from the Italian word for 55,
pays tribute to the iconic Pininfarina-designed classic car
- Elegant Lancia Florida was a favourite of the man who penned
the classic model and who gave his name to the fastest and most
powerful Italian road car – Battista 'Pinin' Farina
- One-of-a-kind Battista Cinquantacinque pictured alongside one
of only three Lancia Florida sedans
- Automobili Pininfarina Design Team was inspired by the 1955
Lancia Florida when also creating the PURA Vision design concept,
which sets the template for all future Automobili Pininfarina
models
- Accompanying assets available to download here
CAMBIANO, Italy, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobili
Pininfarina has curated a unique Battista commission as a fitting
tribute to the 1955 Lancia Florida – a vehicle designed and loved
by Battista 'Pinin' Farina.
The Lancia Florida was penned by Battista 'Pinin' Farina in the
early fifties. It was renowned as a rolling sculpture which
inspired new design perspectives. Pinin's personal Florida, which can be admired as part of the
Pininfarina SpA Collection in Cambiano (Torino), was the daily driver of Carrozzeria
Pininfarina's founder throughout his career. The stunning Battista
Cinquantacinque hyper GT pays homage to this unique heritage.
Its exterior is finished in a flawless Blu Savoia Gloss paint, contrasted by the Bianco
Sestriere Gloss roof and completed by the elegant Brushed Anodised
jewellery pack. Inside, it is upholstered in a bespoke Mahagoni
(Poltrona Frau Heritage Leather). The livery and name
Cinquantacinque, translating to '55' in Italian, elegantly honours
the iconic, classic 1955 Lancia Florida, styled by Carrozzeria
Pininfarina.
The Cinquantacinque model features a number of unique
inscriptions that point to its heritage and provenance. The
passenger door plate as well as the underside of the active rear
wing both feature the 'Cinquantacinque 55' signature.
Each Battista is propelled by four independent electric motors
and a powerful 120 kWh lithium-ion battery, delivering 1,900hp and
2,340Nm of torque. This advanced powertrain ensures thrilling
performances, such as accelerating 0-100 kph in 1.86 seconds and
0-200 kph in 4.75 seconds, as well as a comfortable driving range
of up to 476 km.
The Battista Cinquantacinque will make its public debut in
Tokyo, Japan, when it is
introduced to clients in the region, alongside retail partner, SKY
GROUP, as part of Automobili Pininfarina's continued global
expansion.
Clients in the region will get to see Automobili Pininfarina's
promise of 'Dream Cars. Made Real.' first-hand, providing a
personalised client experience and ensuring every hand-crafted
vehicle to leave the Atelier facility in Cambiano destined for
Japan is a unique expression of
each client's personality.
Dave Amantea, Chief Design
Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, said: "This was a truly
special and unique opportunity to design a car that plays homage to
Pininfarina SpA's heritage. The colour combination of the Battista
Cinquantacinque is incredible and shows the vision Battista Farina had when he designed the Lancia
Florida back in the early fifties. Not only that, but that very
same model helped guide me when creating the PURA Vision design
concept, a truly unique vehicle that sets the template for future
models from Automobili Pininfarina."
The Lancia Florida sedan not only inspired the Cinquantacinque
Battista, but also some of the key design elements of the PURA
Vision design concept, a vehicle which sets the template for all
future Automobili Pininfarina models.
The 50s sedan has rear-opening doors and no B pillar, which
directly translated to the Lounge Doors on the PURA Vision. They
hinge dramatically upwards and, in combination with the pillarless
opening and rear-hinged back doors, provide unrestricted access to
the design concept's spacious 2+2 seating.
Automobili Pininfarina stands at the vanguard of pure Italian
luxury experience, with its bespoke curated approach allowing for
precise tailoring to the specific preferences of individual
clients. Each vehicle is a unique, hand-crafted masterpiece and a
reflection of the client's personality with inspiration from
Automobili Pininfarina's artisans.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub
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.
THE AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA (LINK TO PRESS
KIT)
The 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 will
combine extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions
package. The 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 Pininfarina SpA atelier in Cambiano,
Italy.
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