Automobili Pininfarina SUV and Sedan Are in the Works

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Turns out limited-production hypercars aren’t necessarily great moneymakers, even when they are more expensive than $2 million. Automobili Pininfarina shocked crowds in the 2019 Geneva Motor Show together with the Battista, an all-electric hyper-GT with almost 1,900 hp along with 1,700 lb-ft of torque. The automobile ’s amazing design and projected performance figures may warrant its price tag, but the manufacturer is looking at ways to boost its revenue flow by taking the Battista’s effort into an expanded product lineup.

“It’s our clear strategic intent is to develop into a substantial player in the hypercar and super-luxury section,” CEO Michael Perschke stated to Automotive News Europe. “We have a very clear aim to never stay a one-hit wonder. ” As such, Automobili Pininfarina aims to bring a car and SUV to the market in the next few decades.

to Tesla by placing a flat battery package low between the brakes, allowing distinct body styles to be mounted on top of it. The batteries could supply up to 125 kWh, allowing range of about 370 kilometers, and performance becoming of their new ’s luxury goals.

Automobili Pininfarina has a very long record of design research to draw upon as bases. Along with demonstrating a more production-ready Battista in this season ’s upcoming Monterey Car Week extravaganza, it is going to meet with prospective clients in ultra-exclusive focus groups to talk about designs and characteristics. Feedback from these clients will dictate the order in which the new versions are published, and influence their style. The end products could range in cost from about $200,000 to $450,000–a comparative bargain compared with the Battista.


















































As celebrated and remarkable vehicles from niche manufacturers such as Automobili Pininfarina are, they often work to generate attention than real gains. Perschke Claims the brand will be amenable to selling or licensing its platform to other manufacturers to help pay for development costs.   We’ve heard rumors of marques such as Bugatti or Koenigsegg exploring ways to expand their own lineups or transfer down-market to attract more clients. These goods would gain from the cachet produced by the best selling models, but worries of brand dilution have kept ultra-premium automakers cautious.

Automobili Pininfarina SUV and also Sedan Are in the Works appeared on Automobile Magazine.

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