Automobili Pininfarina has removed the covers and the roof from a unique one-off car, Battista Targamerica, the world's first coach-built electric hypercar.

Battista Targamerica will receive its world premiere at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering as part of this month's Monterey Car Week, the perfect venue for such an exclusive piece of automotive art. A design masterpiece, it is the first client-commissioned coach-built car from Automobili Pininfarina, and as such exemplifies perfectly the brand's philosophy of 'Dream Cars, Made Real.' Commissioned by a renowned car collector and existing Battista owner, the design team worked intimately with the client to inspire and create an extensive list of personalisations that help it stand out as a one-off design and technical statement.

Hand-built by the atelier's artisans in Cambiano in collaboration with Pininfarina SpA, it is a complete expression of its owner's personality reflecting their individuality and history, their tastes, interests and unique life story. Immediately following the event, the car will take pride of place within one of the world's finest private and highly curated collections of rare, classic and modern performance car icons.

Battista Targamerica features a striking silver and blue colour scheme along with a meticulous re-engineering of the body to suit the roofless profile and deliver a unique open-top driving experience. It also incorporates elements of Automobili Pininfarina's award-winning PURA design philosophy, a futuristic vision of timeless luxury. In common with every Battista, it is a unique, hand-crafted masterpiece and a reflection of the client's personality.

Many details of Battista Targamerica were inspired by one of the most famous one-off cars designed by Pininfarina the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider, created for Gianni Agnelli to mark his 20 years as Chairman of Fiat. The car was a masterpiece of simplicity and elegance, just like Battista Targamerica. The stunning silver exterior finish enhanced with subtle blue and black detailing of the profile is a clear tribute to the Testarossa Spider, as are the horizontal feature lines of the rear luggage opening on Battista Targamerica.

The new car was commissioned during the 2023 Monterey Car Week, with development of this coach-built masterpiece, from conception to delivery, taking exactly one year and underscoring the painstaking diligence of the artisans at Cambiano. The vehicle contains several elements personal to the client, referencing their life and achievements.

A unique feature is its cigar holder and humidor, a completely customised element built directly into the cabin between the two seats. This bespoke aluminium and glass case exemplifies the elegant fusion of luxury with technology, embedded within the vehicle's DNA as a reflection of its owner's lifestyle and a statement of the vehicle's truly personalised nature.

This vehicle brings together superior on-road performance and stability, and a unique design. This commission forced us to challenge ourselves to deliver Battista levels of performance without the tensile support of a hard-body roof, pushing the team to deliver a creative, one-of-kind solution to meet our client's needs."

Creating Battista Targamerica drew upon decades of experience from Automobili Pininfarina's team, headquartered in Cambiano, Italy. It is a fusion of extensive one-off bespoke design and material knowledge, alongside extensive manufacturing and engineering expertise leveraging the full skillsets of Automobili Pininfarina's over 100-strong team, spanning more than 20 nationalities. Altogether, it marks not just a landmark for Automobili Pininfarina's commitment to unique coach-built vehicles, but also to the art form of luxury cars.

Automobili Pininfarina stands out as the premier provider of pure Italian luxury experience, with its bespoke curated vehicles tailored to the exact 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.

Source: prnewswire.com