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Meet $4.8 Million Pininfarina B95, An 1877-hp Electric Speedster With No Roof
Meet Pininfarina B95, An 1877-hp roofless electric speedster that can hit 186-MPH.
It uses a 120kWh lithium ion battery that charges from 20 to 80% in 25 mins on a DC fast charger rated to 270kW.
B95 joins a list of roofless cars, including Aston Martin V12 Speedster, Ferrari Monza SP2, and McLaren Elva.
Only 10 units will be assembled, with each of the B95 starting at $4.8m before the endless customization options.
Mahindra-owned Italian sports car brand, Automobili Pininfarina, has revealed its second model, an open-top B95 hypercar, at the ongoing Monterey Car Week, a 10-day special automotive events in California.
The two-seat Pininfarina B95 speedster uses the same powertrain as the Battista coupe, a Rimac-sourced 1877-horsepower quad-motor setup that allows a 60-mph sprint in under 2.0 seconds and a top speed over 186 mph.
The B95 uses a 120kWh lithium ion battery-pack which can charge from 20 to 80 percent in 25 minutes on a DC fast charger rated to 270kW.
Inside the cabin, the B95 features a tan-leather dashboard with black trim, plus black and tan stitching. Five driving modes are available, including Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa, and Carattere.
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The ‘B’ in the B95 stands for ‘Barchetta’, an Italian word for roofless, two-seat sports car. It joins a list of seven figure, limited-edition roofless cars, including Aston Martin V12 Speedster, Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2, and McLaren Elva.
To allow smooth driving, the B95 comes with pair of adjustable aero screens which Automobili Pininfarina said will ensure that fast-moving air is sent over and above the occupants.
“The application of technology to create our adjustable aero screens is inspired by two-wheel motor racing – ensuring this is a pioneering road car,” says Andrea Crespi, Automobili Pininfarina’s Chief Technical Officer.
“This patented new technology enables the thrill of open-top driving, yet in comfort even at the high speed that the B95 is capable of reaching.”
Only 10 units will be assembled, with each of the limited-edition B95 starting at $4.8 million before the endless customization options offered by Pininfarina, including a bespoke matching helmets for B95 buyers.
