It's official: the Pininfarina Battista is the world's fastest-accelerating car
Published on Nov 23, 2022 at 7:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 23, 2022 at 7:19 PM (UTC+4)
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Alessandro Renesis
The all-electric Pininfarina Battista just set a new world record at the Dubai Autodrome.
With a 0-60 time of exactly 1.79 seconds, it is now the world’s fastest-accelerating street legal car.
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Thanks to its highly sophisticated launch control system, the Pininfarina Battista was able the beat the previous record by nearly a tenth of a second.
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The irony is that the previous record was held by the Rimac Nevera, which uses the same exact powertrain and battery pack as the Battista.
This is because Rimac makes electric powertrains for a lot of car companies, including Pininfarina.
In other words, Rimac was beaten by its own client.
The previous record was
The new world record was set at the Dubai Autodrome using Pininfarina’s highly sophisticated launch control system.
On the face of it, both cars look very similar.
They both use a Rimac 120 kWh battery pack, and they’re both powered by four synchronous electric units with one at each wheel.
They have roughly the same power output as each car delivers over 1,900 hp.
However, aside from having a better launch control system, the Battista is also lighter by about 80 kg.
And that’s a lot for a performance car.
Even though the company that makes it is German, the Battista is actually designed and assembled in Italy.
It is heavily based on the Rimac from a technical standpoint but you could get away with calling this “an Italian hypercar” if you owned one.
The thing is, you’d have to be seriously in the money to afford one.
Only 150 units are planned, with a starting price of $2.25 million.
Deliveries have already started.
About the Dubai Autodrome
The Dubai Autodrome is a FIA-sanctioned racetrack located in the UAE.
This 3,349-mile, 17-turn circuit first opened in 2004, and it’s currently home to several TCR and GT races.
Fun fact: the Dubai Autodrome meets all the requirements to host a Formula 1 race.
It never hosted an F1 race until now because, well, there’s one next door in Abu Dhabi.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
