What’s Happening: Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista, an Italian-made hyper GT, has broken a series of speed records in India, solidifying its place as the fastest accelerating production car. In collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, the luxury electric car was showcased at the Hyderabad E-Motor Show and the 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix.
Why It Matters: The Battista’s triumphs in testing, including becoming the fastest electric vehicle tested in India, highlight the exceptional performance accessible to all Battista owners and drivers. The car’s speed records also validate Automobili Pininfarina’s ambition to create a new generation of hyper and luxury cars where electric power delivers performance that is simply unachievable in the world of ICE powertrains.
Key Points:
- With VBOX data systems in place to verify the Battista’s performance, the electric car broke speed records at India’s NATRAX test facility, completing the ¼ mile and ½ mile sprints in 8.55 seconds and 13.38 seconds, respectively.
- The Battista top speed test was undertaken with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres fitted, securing a top speed of 358.03km/h on track and setting the record for the fastest Indian female driver in the world at 357.10km/h.
- The Battista produces over 1,900HP and 2,340NM torque, with power distributed across all four wheels via four motors and through a unique, sophisticated torque vectoring system.
- The car’s launch control technology contributes to Formula 1 car-beating acceleration, achieving 0-60mph in 1.79s, 0-100km/h in 1.86s, 0-120mph in 4.49s, and 0-200 km/h in just 4.75 seconds.
Bottom Line: The Battista’s record-breaking performance in India highlights its exceptional performance accessible to all Battista owners and drivers, validating Automobili Pininfarina’s ambition to create a new generation of hyper and luxury cars. The car’s speed records also solidify its place as the fastest-accelerating production car, showcasing the potential of electric power in the world of hypercars.
