Automobili Pininfarina creates unique twin of Battista Anniversario

For almost 100 years, the Pininfarina name has been associated with specialised and exclusive automotive design and construction. Ferrari sportscars are notable examples of its work, while it was also responsible for the design of certain models from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and Peugeot.

Today, as Automobili Pininfarina (owned by Mahindra & Mahindra), the company continues to create unique vehicles with its clients in the luxury automotive sector. Its most unique commission to date, revealed this week, is the Battista Reversario, inspired by the Battista Anniversario which is a version of the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy.

Truly one of a kind
With the Battista Reversario, the client, alongside Automobili Pininfarina designers, has created a bespoke vehicle that will never be repeated. Incidentally, the client’s collection of vehicles already includes the fifth in the limited run of five Battista Anniversario models.

One of the most striking features of the Battista Reversario is its colour scheme, crafted to be the inverse of the unique Pininfarina heritage-inspired design theme that characterised the Anniversario. The lower body is finished in Bianco Sestriere gloss, with the upper body in Grigio Antonelliano gloss.

As a continuation of the theme from the previous model, the pinstripes are consistent with the upper stripe, in signature Iconica Blu. Bespoke inscriptions, including the vehicle’s unique ‘Reversario’ nameplate, are displayed both forward and ‘in reflection’, on the carbonfibre side wings and the underside of the active rear wing.

Most powerful road-legal Italian car
The Battista Reversario, like the Anniversario which debuted in 2020, is the most powerful road-legal Italian car ever made, powered by a state-of-the-art powertrain with 1,900 bhp and 2,340 Nm. As the world’s first pure-electric hyper GT, it utilises a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery contained within a strong but lightweight carbonfibre housing.

The Battista’s unique launch control technology enables it to go from standstill to 100 km/h in 1.79 seconds – quicker than a F1 racing car – and it will go past 200 km/h within 4.75 seconds. Battista combines extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions package and is claimed to have a range of up to 476 kms.

Inside the Reversario
Inside, the Pilota seats are fitted with a white-on-white Alcantara quilting with a perforated background in Iconica Blu. While the cabin is primarily black including the bespoke chassis plate anodized in black, there are accents throughout with the cupholder retainer, the headliner centre bezel, and the seatbelts, all finished in Iconica Blu.

The Reversario also comes with an exclusive 3-piece luggage set, reflecting the commissioning client’s lifestyle. Its briefcase, weekend holdall and suit bag are all finished Black leather, trimmed with Iconica Blu edging and an off-white Alcantara quilt, certainly qualifying as the ultimate lifestyle collection.

“Anniversario and Reversario were destined to be created by the Automobili Pininfarina team. I simply challenged them to understand what could be created if you follow your heart and passion. All credit goes to them,” the client commented.

“Reversario was the ultimate commission. Taking inspiration from the original Anniversario, it is a reflection in every aspect, using a timeless combination of colours to create an opposite that works alone and together. This is a vehicle that is the greatest expression of our ‘Dream Cars. Made Real.’ philosophy, to date,” added Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina.

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