AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND BATTISTA NOVANTACINQUE TO CELEBRATE 95 YEARS OF ICONIC DESIGN
Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the Battista Novantacinque, a bespoke model created as a tribute to the 95 th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA
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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