Automobili Pininfarina‘s pure-electric Battista broke 1/4 and 1/2 Mile production car world records at India’s Natrax test facility in February. The vehicle has earned the title of the fastest road-legal car ever on Indian soil.
The ¼ mile time of 8.55 seconds and ½ mile result of 13.38 seconds were the highlights of a flurry of remarkable results for Automobili Pininfarina’s first luxury electric car. With Autocar India’s Hormazd Sorabjee and Renuka Kirpalani joining the Italian brand’s Performance, Test and Validation Team including Development Driver Stefano Costa at the event, the aim was to showcase the exceptional performance accessible to all Battista owners and drivers.
The Battista top speed test was undertaken with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires fitted. In this test, Hormazd Sorabjee secured with ease a top speed of 358.03km/h on track. Renuka Kirpalani clocked 357.10km/h, setting the record for the fastest Indian female driver in the world. Both these top speed records were validated by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the Indian sporting body affiliated to the FIA.
With the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tyre then fitted for acceleration tests, Battista registered two new production car world records for sprints over ¼ and ½ mile distances. Both sets of Michelin tires can be ordered with Battista at the point of purchase.
The Battista produces over 1,900hp and 2,340 Nm torque. The power is distributed across all four wheels via four motors and through a unique torque vectoring system.
The Battista tested in India sported a unique livery on its exposed carbon fiber body. It was crafted by Automobili Pininfarina’s talented Colour, Materials and Finishes Design team.
Last year, the Battista set a series of performance world records at its test base in Nardò, Italy. Its unique launch control technology contributes to Formula 1 car-beating acceleration, with 0-60mph achieved in 1.79s, 0-100km/h completed in 1.86s, 0-120mph executed in 4.49s and 0-200 km/h obliterated in just 4.75 seconds. Official tests also confirmed Battista achieves the shortest stopping distance of any electric vehicle in the world, completing 100-0 km/h in just 31 meters.
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