Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled its latest marvel, the Battista Targamerica, a groundbreaking coach-built electric hypercar that marks the world’s first of its kind to be delivered to a client. This unique one-off vehicle made its debut at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering, during the prestigious Monterey Car Week, where its exclusive design was showcased to a captivated audience of automotive enthusiasts.
The Battista Targamerica is the epitome of Automobili Pininfarina’s vision of “Dream Cars, Made Real,” representing the first coach-built car commissioned by a client. Designed and built in close collaboration with a renowned car collector and existing Battista owner, this bespoke masterpiece incorporates an extensive list of personalizations, making it a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Constructed by the master artisans at the Automobili Pininfarina atelier in Cambiano, Italy, in partnership with Pininfarina SpA, the Battista Targamerica reflects the client’s individuality, personality, and lifestyle. After its unveiling, the car will reside in one of the world’s most curated collections of rare and high-performance automobiles.
The car’s striking silver and blue color scheme is complemented by a re-engineered, roofless body profile, ensuring an exhilarating open-top driving experience. True to the brand’s award-winning PURA design philosophy, the vehicle blends futuristic aesthetics with timeless luxury, standing as both a technical achievement and a personal expression of its owner.
Paolo Dellachà, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, hailed the momentous occasion: “This is a seminal moment, delivering our first coach-built one-off vehicle to a client. Battista Targamerica, like no other vehicle before, demonstrates the infinite possibilities our highly skilled team can design and engineer.”
The design takes cues from the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider, another famous one-off car created by Pininfarina for Gianni Agnelli. The Battista Targamerica’s elegant silver exterior, enhanced with blue and black detailing, is a clear tribute to the Testarossa Spider, emphasizing simplicity and elegance. Even the car’s rear luggage compartment features horizontal lines reminiscent of the classic design.
Commissioned during Monterey Car Week in 2023, the Battista Targamerica took precisely one year to develop from concept to completion. One of its most unique features is a bespoke cigar holder and humidor, built into the cabin between the seats. This custom aluminum and glass element speaks to the fusion of luxury and technology that is embedded within the car’s DNA.
The car’s name, Battista Targamerica, reflects both its roofless design and its intended home in the United States. Its five driving modes—Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa, and Carattere—are symbolized by illuminated backlighting that corresponds to each mode’s color scheme.
Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, commented: “The Battista Targamerica is at the frontier of design. An exceptional vehicle that stands at the vanguard of performance and luxury… This is the service we provide to clients, and the team has more than delivered.”
The exterior is finished in Argento Liquido Gloss with Iconica Blu Gloss accents, while bespoke details like ceramic-polished five-spoke alloy rims and hand-painted pinstripes on the rear underwing add further exclusivity. Inside, the cabin is trimmed with luxurious tan leather, bespoke luggage, and personal design details specific to the owner.
Powering the Battista Targamerica is the same electric drivetrain that propels the Battista, making it one of Italy’s fastest road-legal cars. With 1,900 horsepower and 2,340Nm of torque from its four independent electric motors and 120kWh lithium-ion battery, the hypercar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds, with a top speed exceeding 300 km/h.
Andrea Crespi, Chief Technical Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, praised the team’s engineering prowess: “This commission forced us to challenge ourselves… pushing the team to deliver a creative, one-of-a-kind solution to meet our client’s needs.”
The creation of Battista Targamerica highlights Automobili Pininfarina’s decades of expertise in bespoke design and craftsmanship. The company, headquartered in Cambiano, Italy, employs a team of over 100 specialists from more than 20 nationalities, exemplifying their dedication to the art of luxury car-making.
n the realm of high-performance, luxury electric vehicles, Automobili Pininfarina continues to set the benchmark for what’s possible in bespoke automotive design. The Battista Targamerica is a testament to the brand’s commitment to delivering unique masterpieces tailored to the distinct tastes and personalities of its elite clientele.
