- Pininfarina has already gone all-electric, but now it’s adding an open-air, all-electric hypercar to its lineup.
- Celebrating the 95th anniversary of the Cambiano-originating design firm, the Pininfarina B95 is a 186-mph, 1877-hp, 120-kWh machine.
- Because of its open-air design, bespoke helmets will be available for purchase with the 10-unit limited production run, with an estimated price topping $4 million.
Rarely are the designs coming out of Turin or Milan questioned, whether they’re cars or clothes. But that doesn’t mean these designs are run-of-the-mill, as such a designation would be insulting at least. And Pininfarina’s newest model certainly won’t be accused of conformity.
That’s because it’s the Cambiano-based design firm’s second all-electric model that just so happens to be open-air, too. Oh, and it goes 186 mph as well.
But before we jump into the ridiculous powertrain specifications, it’s only right that we examine its design first. After all, it is the 95th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA.
Based on the PURA Vision concept, which was shown just a few weeks ago at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Pininfarina says it set out to make an iconic classic race car shape with futuristic elements.
Officially known as the Pininfarina B95, the one-of-a-kind model is making its debut at Monterey Car Week.
Shaped around the iconic Barchetta body style, Pininfarina says bulk and muscle were the primary drivers in designing the B95. Pronounced wheel arches not only emphasize the shape of the model but also allowed designers to control the reflections from the bodywork.
With no vehicle glasshouse, adding adjustable aero screens and domes behind the occupant’s head was essential for driveability and noise. Additionally, prospective buyers can order vehicle-matching, bespoke helmets to further protect themselves.
Black Exposed Signature Carbon and gold metallic flake make up the exterior color palette.
And you’ll probably need to protect your heads with how fast the B95 is claimed to be. Using a 120-kWh lithium-ion battery generating a peak power of 1877 hp, Pininfarina says the B95 will do 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds, thanks to power being sent to all four wheels through four independent electric motors.
Pick your preferred drive mode (Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa, and Carattere) and hit your favorite backroad without much worry about range either, as the company claims a DC fast charging rate of up to 270 kW.
Occupants can adjust the screens on the dashboard to suit their height and eliminate wind buffet.
Range figures have yet to be revealed, though we imagine the balance of a big battery and lots of power will be at odds with a reliable range number.
Inside the B95, you’ll find a sculptural carbon-fiber dashboard, Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather trim and seats, plus a secondary Pied de Poule Houndstooth Luxury Textile trim. And that’s just on the display model.
Pininfarina will only sell 10 of these un-typical models and deliveries won’t start until 2025. But that lengthy timeline might be good for prospective buyers, who will be able to customize their B95 to their choosing, from interior materials to model-matching helmets.
Because of the B95’s bespoke nature, Pininfarina hasn’t given us a price, though the shared powertrain with the Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina hyper GT indicates that bidding will start upwards of $4 million.
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A New York transplant hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Emmet White has a passion for anything that goes: cars, bicycles, planes, and motorcycles. After learning to ride at 17, Emmet worked in the motorcycle industry before joining Autoweek in 2022. The woes of alternate side parking have kept his fleet moderate, with a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and a 2003 Honda Nighthawk 750 street parked in his South Brooklyn community.
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