Pininfarina B95 Speedster Is A Coachbuilt Battista

Automobili Pininfarina has revealed the world's first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta – and it’s called B95. The B95 made its world premiere at the Monterey Car Week and is the most exciting looking electric cars we’ve seen in recent times. Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer, Automobili Pininfarina, said, “B95 delivers the power of Battista and yet creates a new dimension of driving experience, redefining the very joy of driving. It is the first of a new kind, an object of desire that introduces the thrill of exceptional, electrified performance in stunning open-top form."

This of course is a limited-run model of just 10 units and deliveries of the car will begin in 2025. 2025 marks the 95th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA and The ‘B’ in its name stands for Barchetta, both elements combined creating the name Automobili Pininfarina B95.

The design of B95 sticks to the PURA design DNA and it’s exemplified by full-width enveloping bodywork which wraps around into the front fenders. The high swage line gives the outer body a stunning muscular appearance. From within the cabin, it provides a feeling of safety and comfort while connecting occupants with their surroundings.

The open-top driving experience of B95 is enhanced by the world’s first electronically adjustable aero screens. Taking inspiration from vintage fighter planes, the clear polycarbonate designs feature intricately engineered and exposed aluminium supports and can be raised and lowered by the client to improve comfort while preserving design integrity.

Extensive use of Black Exposed Signature Carbon delivers a technical 3D sculptural effect that contrasts from the elegant paintwork of the body. This same detailing of contrast can also be viewed around the carbon fibre splitter at the front and around the rear aero outlet.

It gets 20-inch tyres up front and 21-inch at the rear. The centre lock rings are finished in brushed aluminium anodized in black, while the brake callipers are Giallo Arneis, match the exterior accents.

The interior is a mix between classic race car and futuristic design, with a concept car-inspired dashboard and cabin environment that leaves occupants feeling safe and cossetted. From the driver’s seat, the expansive dashboard appears to merge with the exterior, extending the distinctive lines of the hood into the cabin, as seen on the PURA Vision design concept.

The seats, also finished in the Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather, are inspired by those of a classic race car, designed to curve around the occupant. Both seats have been profiled to cosset the driver and passenger, ensuring comfort and protection, with a two-part design inspired by the seats found in PURA Vision, with unique aluminium inserts.

The headrests, featuring electro-welded Pininfarina logos, are finished in a Pied de Poule Houndstooth Luxury Textile while black and tan contrast stitching continues across the seats, door interiors and dash.

The B95 is powered by the same powertrain as in the Battista hyper GT, but with a unique tune. Accelerating from 0-98 kmph in less than 2 seconds, the B95 has a top speed of more than 300 kmph.

The world’s first pure-electric hyper Barchetta features a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery generating peak power of 1877 bhp. The T-shaped battery pack, which is liquid-cooled, is protected within a strong and lightweight carbon fibre housing and can be charged using DC fast chargers up to 270kW – for a 20-80% top up in as little as 25 mins.

This power is delivered to the road via four independent high-performance electric motors – one driving each wheel. Five distinct drive modes leverage Full Torque Vectoring technology to enable the driver to tailor power delivery and handling to suit their preference and driving conditions.

There is a choice of five driving modes to tailor the driving dynamics: Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa and Carattere, which are activated via a tactile, sporty rotary selector, located next to the steering wheel.