
Pininfarina Unveils One-Off Battista Novantacinque for 95th Anniversary
Automobili Pininfarinahas revealed theBattistaNovantacinque, a one-off hyper GT created to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Italian design house Pininfarina. Debuting at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, the Novantacinque marks the final bespoke commission of the Battista line, with production concluding by the end of 2025.
Finished in Exposed Signature Carbon Tinted Rosso Gloss with gold and black accents, the car embodies the brand's ethos of blending heritage with future-focused luxury. Inside, the Novantacinque features black leather and Alcantara Pilota seats, gold-stitched details and bespoke aluminum controls — each element reinforcing its celebratory status. With only a handful of Battistas ever made, the Novantacinque secures its place as a future collector's icon.
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