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Viritech Apricale, a hydrogen hypercar designed by Pininfarina

The Viritech Apricale, the new hydrogen hypercar designed by Pininfarina has been unveiled at the  Goodwood Festival of Speed.

It will be built in 25 units with production scheduled for 2024. This is very a special car with a total weight of only 1,000 kg: exceptionally low for a car equipped with a Fuel Cell powertrain. It was developed in collaboration withAMTE Power and Tri-Volt.

It features also small batteries to store the energy recovered during braking. But the storage that makes the real difference is the hydrogen on, stowed in 700 bar pressure tanks weighing 100 kg for every 5 kg of fuel.

It features also small batteries to store the energy recovered during braking. But the storage that makes the real difference is the hydrogen on, stowed in 700 bar pressure tanks weighing 100 kg for every 5 kg of fuel.

The declared range is 560 km, there are two electric motors for zero-emission four-wheel drive. The total power was not unveiled yet. The Viritech Apricale will be assembled in Italy in Cambiano at the Pininfarina headquarters.

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Veloce12 Bespoke Car of the Year

October 28, 2024 – The Superleggera Veloce12 has garnered a prestigious nomination for Bespoke Car of the Year at the 2024 Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Octane Magazine and sponsored by Lockton. This honor shines a spotlight on Touring Superleggera’s commitment to merging design innovation with the legacy of fine Italian craftsmanship.

The Superleggera Veloce12, a true emblem of “Italianità,” brings together refined design and modern engineering with a nod to classic elegance—a defining ethos at Touring Superleggera for decades. From its meticulously hand-sculpted bodywork to its performance-driven mechanics, every element of the Veloce12 reflects the precision and artistry at the core of Touring’s creations. Crafted to deliver an unmatched driving experience, this bespoke model balances power with finesse, embodying both innovation and tradition.

This nomination is a testament to the dedication and passion that guide every step of the Superleggera Veloce12’s creation, aligning it with the very best in bespoke motoring worldwide. Touring Superleggera CEO commented, “To be nominated in the Bespoke Car of the Year category is both an honor and a validation of our relentless pursuit of custom, handcrafted excellence.”

Touring Superleggera extends its gratitude to the judges and organizers of the Historic Motoring Awards for recognizing the Veloce12 and looks forward to the results of this celebrated event.