Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Is a Tribute to the First Formula 1 Champ

Pininfarina has revealed a special limited-edition variant of its wild all-electric Battista hypercar called the Edizione Nino Farina. Limited to just five examples, it’s a tribute to the very first Formula 1 world champion, Giuseppe “Nino” Farina.

Nino Farina, nephew of Pininfarina founder Battista “Pinin” Farina, took the inaugural Formula 1 title in 1950 behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo. The five cars dedicated to his legacy pay tribute to an achievement in Farina’s career through specific doorsill plates and sport a unique design making them easily identifiable.

Outside you’ll find a Rosso Nino paint job, with touches of black, white, and blue scattered throughout. There are also gold wheels and “01” decals on either side of the car. In the cabin there are contrasting seats made from “sustainable” leather, black for the driver and beige for the passenger. The seats also get Alcantara trim and “Nino Farina” inscriptions.

The Edizione Nino Farina’s powertrain is unchanged from the normal Battista, meaning four independent electric motors—one for each wheel—powered by a T-shaped battery pack mounted centrally between and behind the driver compartment. Combined, the motors make a staggering 1900 hp and 1725 lb-ft of torque, enough for a claimed 60-mph time of 1.79 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. The Battista can rip the quarter-mile in just 8.55 seconds, quick enough to hold the world record until Rimac’s Nevera took that crown back in May.

The Battista Edizione Nino Farina will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, happening July 13–16. It will be driven up the hill by former F1 driver and former Goodwood Hill-Climb champion Nick Heidfeld.

Road & Track staff writer with a taste for high-mileage, rusted-out projects and amateur endurance racing.