New Automobili Pininfarina Battista has just finished its first high speed and handling test program at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy, successfully. The tests included sprints around the circular banking of the Nardo-ring and twisting laps. In the coming days, the most powerful Italian sports car will complete nine more tests on public roads as well as in private facilities.
Automobili Pininfarina Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Paolo Dellachà, stated: “This test is an exciting moment for our clients and the team at Automobili Pininfarina as we complete another phase In the development of the most powerful Italian sports car ever made. We have undertaken extensive development using advanced simulation technology, and we can now fine-tune the calibration of Battista’s bespoke chassis and pioneering four-motor torque vectoring system on road and track.”
The Battista features a 120 kWh battery that offers power to four electric motors – one at every wheel. The electric powertrain generates 1,900 hp and a maximum torque of 2,300 Nm, and sends power to all four wheels. For an absolute driving experience, there are five modes including Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa, and Carattere.
Automobili Pininfarina Test Driver and Vehicle Dynamics Manager Georgios Syropoulos, stated: “The phenomenal performance potential of the Battista is clear. Our clients will never have experienced acceleration like this before, yet giving them the opportunity to tailor their experience using a range of drive modes means this hypercar offers much more than just speed thrills. With a zero-emissions range of 500kms and sophisticated all-wheel drive technology, every drive in Battista will be a pleasure.”
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