AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND BATTISTA NOVANTACINQUE TO CELEBRATE 95 YEARS OF ICONIC DESIGN
The Novantacinque made its public debut at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO) in Turin where it was on display from 22-24 May
As a singular commission and the final bespoke Battista to be unveiled, the Novantacinque symbolises the crescendo of the hyper GT's production, which concludes at the end of 2025—securing its place as a future classic and coveted collector's item
The car exemplifies the brand's philosophy of 'Dream Cars, Made Real', combining bespoke craftsmanship, heritage-inspired design, and cutting-edge performance
Watch the Battista Novantacinque on the streets of Turin here: youtube.com/watch?v=vo0ffMWG7ko
Accompanying assets available to download here
TURIN, Italy, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled a one-of-a-kind hyper GT – the Battista Novantacinque – crafted to commemorate the 95 th anniversary of the legendary Italian design house, Pininfarina SpA.
This bespoke model was presented at the MAUTO in Turin – the birthplace of Pininfarina and the perfect venue for such an exclusive piece of art – where it was on public display from 22–24 May as part of a special celebratory exhibition.
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