Last year, Pininfarina showed its seriousness by offering the 1,900-horsepower Battista to a few wealthy buyers. The wilder, prettier, and scarier Pininfarina B95 Borchetta returns to Monterey Car Week. The new Pininfarina B95 is based on the Battista but has a fresh appearance, no roof, and more drama. It commemorated the legendary design firm’s 95th anniversary. The T-shaped 120 kWh battery pack is still liquid-cooled in a carbon fiber monocoque with body panels and metal crash components. The automobile has 1,877 horsepower and 1,725 lb-ft from its four motors. Each wheel has an electric motor. Pininfarina claims the car can reach 186 mph and drive from 0 to 60 mph in two seconds. Despite being built on the Battista, the Pininfarina B95 had no roof and two rollover bumps, making it look like a BAC Mono plane. Long strakes are also on the hood intake front. These may improve ventilation but are primarily for appearances. The B95’s interior is similar to the Battista’s, save for its eco-friendly seats with hounds tooth patterns on top. Instead of Battista seatbelts, the B95 has four-point harnesses with leather shoulder straps. Only ten of these bizarre B95 racing vehicles will be made by Pininfarina and cost $4,791,600 before customization. Since the Battista was quick, removing the roof should make it more appealing. I need to sell unnecessary parts on the illegal market to buy one.
