Key Takeaways
- Pininfarina debuted Batman-inspired electric hypercars in a “Gotham City” townhouse at $4.2 million each.
- The invitation-only event celebrates 85 years of the Batman franchise with luxury items for sale.
- Customized Battista models offer 1,877 horsepower, unique features, and Bat-inspired accents.
In a move straight out of a comic book, Pininfarina has taken over a townhouse in Gotham City, aka Lower Manhattan, to debut four Bruce Wayne-inspired electric hypercars based on the Battista and roofless B95 Barchetta. Conceived in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Relevance International, the staged experience takes place over 7 floors in the townhouse and is filled to the brim with items inspired by the fictional Gotham City billionaire. Oh, and everything, including the hypercars, is for sale.
2023 Pininfarina Battista
- Base MSRP
- $2,200,000
- Engine
- Electric
- Horsepower
- 1,877 horsepower
- Torque
- 1,726 lb-ft of torque
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
The four vehicles were first unveiled on April 30th as the most unique Battista and Barchetta models ever produced. While the Battista may borrow from the Rimac Nevera underneath, styling by the world-famous Italian design house makes these models much more attractive. They also have customized Dark Knight flare perfect for the billionaire comic-book lover in your life.
By Invitation Only
Not just anyone is allowed to waltz through Bruce Wayne’s mansion, so the high-profile event is by invitation only. Perhaps this is to ensure it’s only attended by guests who won’t scoff at the absurd prices of the personal mobility, fashion, technology, and jewelry items available for sale.
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Priced at an eye-watering $4.2 million, the hypercars are the crown jewels of the experience that’s meant to celebrate 85 years of the Batman franchise. Don’t worry about being overwhelmed though, as Alfred Pennyworth and Lucious Fox will be on hand as tour guides to ensure your experience goes smoothly.
“Automobili Pininfarina and Bruce Wayne is the perfect partnership. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire visionary entrepreneur committed to technological progress, and we have created unique and bespoke versions of Battista and B95 which include new features developed for his exclusive tastes and needs. These are cars he would certainly have in his Gotham City garage.” – Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer at Automobili Pininfarina
Hypercars Made For The “Dark Knight”
There are two Battistas and B95 Barchettas for sale, with one each in ‘Gotham’ and ‘Dark Knight’ specifications. All offer the same performance as the regular models, meaning you have 1,877 horsepower on tap thanks to four electric motors that can propel the models from 0-60 mph in under 1.9 seconds. Where they differ is with the interior and exterior customization that will truly make you feel like the billionaire caped crusader.
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The Gotham models focus on the civilian alter-ego Bruce Wayne and his sophisticated and upscale style with tan leather, bespoke quilting, and exterior bodywork finished in Argento Vittorio gloss paint. The alternative specification focuses on cutting edge technology and the darkness of the night, featuring black Alcantara with gold stitching, and Nero Profondo gloss paint.
Battista models feature additional aero to increase performance and all models have the navigation voice replaced by the Wayne family butler, Alfred Pennyworth. They’re sports cars fit for a superhero. Just don’t let the power go to your head.