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CAMBIANO, Italy and MUNICH, Germany, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- World's first pure-electric hyper GT enters series production in a dedicated

space in the heart of Automobili Pininfarina's design, engineering and

development hub in Cambiano, Italy

- The Battista Atelier space has been meticulously revamped for the

hand-crafting of Battista, now featuring a dedicated commissioning lounge for

prospective owners  

- Every Battista receives up to 1,340 hours of hand-crafting to achieve each

client's unique vision, as part of an immersive and collaborative experience

with Automobili Pininfarina's designers

- Producing more than 1,900 PS and 2,340 Nm torque, Battista is the most

powerful Italian sports car in history. No more than 150 pieces will be

commissioned and built for clients worldwide

- Per Svantesson, Automobili Pininfarina CEO said: "The Battista hyper GT is

the realisation of a dream, which began with design icon Battista 'Pinin'

Farina's ambition to create a beautiful car bearing only the Pininfarina name.

We are proud to have achieved that goal and in doing so, we lead a movement

into an exciting new luxury era, where design purity and a focus on sustainable

innovations will shape a series of incredible new vehicles from Automobili

Pininfarina."

- The first series production Battista to be crafted at the new Atelier is

captured in Monaco during its debut client test experience

- Video on the new Battista Atelier space in Cambiano, Italy:

youtu.be/PFkAfCSZ0kk

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- Image pack and film link

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Production of Battista, the world's first pure-electric hyper GT, has begun in

a dedicated new Atelier space in Cambiano, Italy. Located in the Piemonte

region of Italy, this milestone represents an exciting chapter in the

development story of new Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Pininfarina.

The award-winning

[https://automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub/press-releases/battista-wins-covet

ed-design-award-concorso-deleganza-villa-deste-2021] Battista is now being

hand-crafted by a team of artisans in the bespoke 2,300 square metre facility,

with no more than 150 to be created over its lifecycle. Owners of Battista can

look forward to world-class customer service through 25 experienced luxury

partners in the Automobili Pininfarina global retailer network

[https://automobili-pininfarina.com/retail-partners], as well its own team of

Client Relations specialists.

Per Svantesson, Automobili Pininfarina CEO, said: "I am proud to lead the team

responsible for bringing the award-winning Battista to life as a production

car. Since launching Automobili Pininfarina in Rome in 2018, we have developed

a team of 118 experts, drawn from 20 nations worldwide. This diverse 'family'

is now established in both our Munich Headquarters and in our northern Italy

home where a growing team of designers, engineers and vehicle development

specialists envision ground-breaking vehicles of the future.

"This great family has overcome significant challenges in recent years by

maintaining a laser focus on delighting Battista owners. The delivery of

Battista this year marks a leap in the advancement of automotive design and

technology, and I am sure owning one will be rewarding and remarkable in equal

measure."

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT: BUILDING THE BATTISTA

One member of the diverse Automobili Pininfarina family is Andrea Novello,

Director of Production. Novello's grandfather was employed in the same facility

several decades ago, yet his learnings and techniques continue to be deployed

in the crafting of Battista.

Andrea Novello said: "The Battista Atelier is evocative, surrounded by history

and inspiration in a facility that's been refurbished to accommodate the

assembly of the most powerful car to ever be created in Italy. Here we blend

the most technically advanced components, materials, and quality assurance

processes to ensure Battista ownership is as thrilling as the driving

experience it offers."

The Battista Atelier is split into 14 production and quality assurance zones.

Using modern technologies – such as multiple new, bespoke mounting rigs across

the Atelier – and more traditional processes and tools, such as highly accurate

pneumatic screwdrivers recommissioned for detailed fittings for Battista, the

construction process respects the facility's coachbuilding heritage.

From start to finish, assembly of each Battista takes 10 weeks, while the

hand-painted finish of the Battista Anniversario requires an extended 18-week

schedule. Each individual Battista is assembled by 10 craftspeople, taking more

than 1,250 hours. The bespoke design features and finish of the exclusive

Battista Anniversario extends this up to 1,340 hours.

The Battista's rolling chassis, comprising electric powertrain, T-shaped

battery, carbonfibre monocoque and all electrical systems, enters the first

zone for evaluation against Automobili Pininfarina's strict quality standards.

Its status is recorded here. This is the first of many electronically managed

gates Battista must pass through as it makes its way through Cambiano.

The Battista begins to take shape as the primed Body-in-White is then bonded

with the monocoque. With its 'Goccia' roof enclosing the cabin, the Battista

gains structural strength and rigidity. Mounted on another bespoke rig, this

two-day process measures and records every dimension and parameter to the

finest tolerances in a measurement area that has featured in the successful

creation of special vehicles for 20 years in the centre of the facility. The

body is then dismounted from the chassis in preparation to move to a dedicated

paint facility.

The standard paint cycle takes three to four weeks, using a new paint compound

with a multi-layer metallic finish, in one of 28 colours inspired by the

Piemonte region of Italy – the heartland of Automobili Pininfarina. Each panel

is fitted to another bespoke rig to ensure perfect colour matching. While the

exterior paintwork is perfected, the dashboard and interior elements are fitted.

In the fifth zone, 80 per cent of the vehicle is assembled, taking two days. An

ergonomic lift with bespoke jig helps the craftsmen and women achieve the tight

tolerances required for elements such as the wheel arches and flat underfloor.

The complex butterfly doors – sophisticated in design and integral to the

vehicle structure – are also fitted at this stage, over two days, using another

unique piece of mounting equipment that can support the weight of the doors and

tilt in multiple directions to ensure fitment is perfectly aligned.

The first end-of-line checks and commissions are undertaken next, with bespoke

software and tooling used to check all standards are being met with the vehicle

in Plant Mode. It is then switched to Customer Mode to ensure real-life

functions work as they should – including charging the battery, infotainment

and the unique Automobili Pininfarina SUONO PURO

[https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub/press-releases/suono-puro-pure

-voice-battista-and-sound-signature-automobili-pininfarina] sound signature.

The final physical workstation in the Atelier sees the Battista raised on

another lift for 24 hours to complete a thorough wheel and steering alignment.

Each vehicle is then checked in the water management area to ensure water

cannot get into the vehicle, regardless of its intensity, before final sign-off

and completion of its digital log.

End-of-line quality checks are completed by specialists passionate for

delivering perfection, which also includes functional tests, a thorough

aesthetic evaluation in the light tunnel and on-road testing. This ultimate GT

testing programme is completed on a bespoke route designed to assess each

Battista in a way that replicates how owners will use their vehicles across a

varied route of road types and surfaces. Each Battista is verified by the same

test driver in exceptional detail, before returning to Cambiano where the

protective wrap is removed ahead of a final aesthetic check, to be ready for

client deliveries.

Paolo Dellacha, Automobili Pininfarina Chief Product and Engineering Officer,

said: "Our objective with Battista was to deliver an alluring new kind of 'Gran

Turismo' driving experience, leveraging unprecedented power developed through

electrification and perfectly complimenting the exquisite work of our Design

team in the shapes and details featuring throughout this hyper GT.

"We have prioritised quality in everything we do. From world-class technical

componentry to relentless testing during Battista's development programme, we

wanted to ensure our customers will enjoy every experience with this incredible

first car from the Automobili Pininfarina team."

A BESPOKE

[https://automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub/press-releases/new-york-city-inspi

red-hyper-gt-showcases-bespoke-process-behind-every] JOURNEY FOR EVERY CLIENT

Visiting the Battista Atelier gives each owner the opportunity to meet the team

behind the vehicle, work in partnership to tailor the design of their car and

see it being built as part of an unparalleled commissioning and ownership

experience.

Clients are taken through an in-depth consultation process to configure their

Battista.  A bespoke design proposal is created for each client before they are

invited to Cambiano to work face-to-face with the designers, where they then

refine their final specification.

Dave Amantea, Automobili Pininfarina Chief Design Officer, engages with each

client to perfect their configuration. Amantea said:  "Every Battista will be

bespoke. As passionate designers we love sharing our expertise and insights

with clients, revealing our unique PURA design philosophy, and collaborating to

craft a bespoke Battista matching the client's individuality and dream

specification.

"It is a very personal experience and therefore imperative that we provide

inspiration and unforgettable moments for them as they choose from a

near-unlimited number of options. This process guarantees an unmistakable

version of Battista for each owner, which presents their personality everywhere

they go."

Alongside the assembly area is a commissioning suite for clients, where

exterior and interior colour and material options can be specified and

featuring a range of samples to review, touch and feel. For the exterior,

additional elements can be specified, such as the Battista Exterior Jewellery

Pack, brake calliper colours and custom finishes for the wheels. In total,

there are up to 13.9 quintillion exterior combinations.

Inside, 128 million possible configurations for the colours, materials –

including leather, Alcantara and aluminium – and engravings enable clients to

create a Battista like no other. The exclusivity enhances Battista's investment

status, building on a rich history of collectible motoring masterpieces to bear

the Pininfarina name.

Sara Campagnolo, Director of Colour & Material Design, said: "With Battista we

have an opportunity to bring true personalisation and craftsmanship to an

entirely new sector. Merging innovative technology with Pininfarina's rich

design heritage is a real privilege, using sustainable materials and processes

that we will take forward and elevate with future projects."

Throughout the design and creation journey, clients are updated on the status

of their Battista, shared directly with them by the Automobili Pininfarina

Client Relations Team.

UNPARALLELED OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Automobili Pininfarina's client services are ensured for the lifetime ownership

of Battista. A 360-degree digital approach to aftersales, incorporating parts

and warranty management, training and remote diagnostics supports the peace of

mind delivered by global retail partners. With a presence across North America,

Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia – clients are cared for wherever they

are.

For specialist technical matters, a 'flying doctor' will fly anywhere in the

world to support the client and Battista. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of

the Battista, the team of flying doctors has been involved in the car's

development from the ground-up, including the development of the Battista

owner's manual and retail partner workshop manual.

Owners will also be reassured by comprehensive aftersales packages: Eccellenza,

Futura and Eterna.

Eccellenza: A five- or 10-year exclusive maintenance programme ensuring safety

and reliability on all vehicle functions and components throughout ownership,

providing optimum performance and safeguarding its warranty and value.

Futura: Automobili Pininfarina's extended battery and powertrain warranty for

Battista, providing an additional seven years of cover and reassurance over the

standard three-year warranty.

Eterna: A ready-to-install solution to enrich the ownership experience and

long-term value of Battista, the Eterna Programme offers a replacement body

parts kit which can be ordered when configurating the car. It is crafted and

matched to the original configuration and painted at the time of production.

Deliveries to customers worldwide of Battista will commence this summer. The

pure-electric hyper GT is specified in either 'Pura' body style or featuring

the 'Furiosa' body design package. Five examples of the Battista Anniversario

[https://automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub/press-releases/world-premiere-auto

mobili-pininfarina-unveils-battista-anniversario] will be created as part of

the total 150-unit production limit, with this unique specification vehicle

celebrating the lifetime achievements of design icon Battista 'Pinin' Farina.

All five pieces are already sold.

For more information, visit: automobili-pininfarina.com/media-zone

[https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub/press-releases]

EDITOR'S NOTES

THE AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA (LINK TO PRESS KIT)

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The Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy and

it will deliver 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 (296 miles), US EPA combined: 300 miles on

a single charge. No more than 150 examples of Battista will be individually

hand-crafted at the Battista Atelier in Cambiano, Italy.

ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA

Automobili Pininfarina is based in operational headquarters in Munich, Germany,

with a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and premium car

brands. Designed, engineered, and produced by hand in Italy, the Battista hyper

GT and all future models will be sold in all major global markets under the

brand name Pininfarina. The new company aims to be the most desired,

sustainable luxury car brand in the world.

The company is a 100 per cent Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd investment.

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