The world’s first pure-electric hyper GT makes its debut
The world’s first pure-electric hyper GT, the Automobili Pininfarina Battista, made its dynamic debut in production form on the roads of California.
The Battista is powered by a 1 415kW (1 900hp) engine. Paolo Dellachà, chief product and engineering officer, Automobili Pininfarina, said, “The Battista will provide a thrilling all-round experience on road and track – in the city and on the open road.”
Most modern performance cars these days also boast their own exhausts that deliver unique soundscapes, sometimes also referred to as an aural signature. The Battista has a core frequency of 54Hz – also known as “Verdi’s A”. Now here is something truly remarkable.
“According to music theory, 432 Hz is mathematically consistent with the universe. Music tuned to 432 Hz is said to be a pure sound – complementing the Battista’s pure design – while providing greater clarity and is easier on the ears.
As a multiple of 432 Hz, Automobili Pininfarina’s engineers have chosen 54 Hz as the core frequency for Battista, delivering a distinctive and recognisable aural signature that will generate the kind of emotional reaction clients expect from a 1 900hp hyper GT.”
The Automobili Pininfarina Battista is named after Battista “Pinin” Farina, the founder of the Carrozzeria Pininfarina coachbuilding company, which he established in 1930. Source: Newspress Photos: Sandy Huffaker
