SAN FRANCISCO: Automobili Pininfarina has introduced the world's first electric open-top hyper Barchetta.
The B95's design is an interpretation of a classic racer underpinned by electric performance.
The PURA design philosophy expresses an elegant silhouette and dramatic proportions, as demonstrated by the recently unveiled PURA Vision concept.
The B95 made its Aug 17 world premiere at the Monterey Car Week, which runs from Aug 11-20. The new model, priced from 4.4 million euros (RM22.3mil), is presented alongside the Battista Edizione Nino Farina hyper GT, which debuted at UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, and the recently launched PURA Vision design concept.
Handcrafting and deliveries of this limited-run model will begin in 2025, marking the 95th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA.
The "B" in its name stands for Barchetta, both elements combined creating the name Automobili Pininfarina B95. Just 10 examples will be made, each one customised for customers to ensure exclusivity.
Barchetta (Italian for little boat) is a type of open top sports cars that doesn't come with a removable or foldable top for weather protection.
The design of the B95 is exemplified by full-width enveloping bodywork which wraps around into the front fenders. The high swage line gives the outer body a muscular appearance.
The car is fitted with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminium wheels finished in matt black and contrasting with exposed aluminium matt precision-polished outers.
From within the cabin, it provides a feeling of safety and comfort while connecting occupants with their surroundings.
The B95's interior is a blend of a classic race car meeting futuristic design, with a concept car-inspired dashboard and cabin environment that leaves occupants feeling safe and cossetted.
The expansive dashboard appears to merge with the exterior, extending the distinctive lines of the hood into the cabin, as seen on the PURA Vision design concept.
The seats are finished in Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather with bespoke embossing, which contrasts with the brushed black aluminium anodised finish that features elsewhere.
The headrests feature electro-welded Pininfarina logos and are finished in Pied de Poule Houndstooth Luxury Textile.
There are unlimited bespoke opportunities for collectors specifying the B95, ensuring each one of the 10 examples will be unique.
One of the most noticeable bespoke opportunities is the laser-engraved aluminium door plate, located on the outer edges of both doors and easily visible when entering and exiting the car.
The open-top driving experience of B95 is enhanced by the world’s first electronically adjustable aero screens. Taking inspiration from vintage fighter planes, the clear polycarbonate designs feature intricately engineered and exposed aluminium supports and can be raised and lowered by the client to improve comfort while preserving design integrity.
Clients can order bespoke helmets, in a finish coordinated to match their chosen B95 specification. These accessories allow the driver to fully experience B95’s hyper car performance safely on road or track.
The B95 is powered by the same powertrain found in the Battista hyper GT, but with a unique tune. Accelerating from 0-100kph in less than 2 seconds, the B95 has a top speed of more than 300kph.
The hyper Barchetta features a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery generating peak power of 1400 kW (1900 PS). The T-shaped battery pack, which is liquid-cooled, is protected within a strong and lightweight carbon fibre housing and can be charged using DC fast chargers up to 270kW – for a 20-80% top up in as little as 25 mins.
This power is delivered to the road via four independent high-performance electric motors – one driving each wheel.
Five distinct drive modes leverage Full Torque Vectoring technology to enable the driver to tailor power delivery and handling to suit their preference and driving conditions.
There is a choice of five driving modes to tailor the driving dynamics: Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa and Carattere, which are activated via a rotary selector, located next to the steering wheel.
