Automobili Pininfarina debuted its second car, the B95 fast, at Monterey Car Week. Rimac’s 1877-horsepower quad-motor powers the Battista coupe and B95. Pininfarina offers many customization options, including the houndstooth headrests of this car, of which only ten will be manufactured. The Pininfarina Battista debuted in 2022. The Rimac Nevera inspired the 1877-horsepower electric motor. Automobili Pininfarina was founded after India’s Mahindra industrial conglomerate bought the legendary design firm. Its second model, the B95 open-top hypercar, debuted during Monterey Car Week. The “B” stands for “Barchetta,” Italian for two-seat sports cars without roofs. The B95 has a 120 kWh T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack in a carbon fiber frame and the same Rimac base as the Battista. Pininfarina claims the automobile can reach 186 mph in under two seconds. This is due to its 1877 horsepower and four electric motors—one per wheel. That looks fast for a car without a roof or windows. Pininfarina claims a DC fast charger can charge the B95 20–80% in 25 minutes at 270 kW. Even if the engine isn’t new, the automobile looks new. The wide, low B95 boasts sleek lines and a sharp front end with a full-width trim that appears like a hood and contains LED headlamps. Transparent polycarbonate aero screens on adjustable metal arms guard passengers against the wind without a windshield. Pininfarina will make B95 buyers-matched helmets. Two smooth fairings behind the seats improve airflow over the automobile. The Monterey’s nose and driver’s side fairing are brilliant yellow Giallo Arneis. The rest of the bike is gold-flecked Bronzo Superga grey. The front wheels are 20″, and the back wheels are 21″. The front lip and back diffuser are carbon fiber. The brakes match the Giallo Arneis’ bright yellow color. The panel behind the wheel has three screens and is essentially carbon fiber. If you call it a cabin, the dashboard and center panel resemble the Battista coupe. The brushed black aluminum trim contrasts with the tan leather console, center panel, and seats. The seat headrests contain a “Pied de Poule Houndstooth.” Only ten Pininfarina B95s will be made; each can be personalized almost wholly. The B95’s price is unknown, but the 150-unit Battista starts at $2.2 million, so we expect it will be higher.
