The world’s first coach-built electric hypercar, the new Battista Targamerica, was unveiled by Automobili Pininfarina. It was commissioned by a well-known auto collector and Battista owner. This unique Battista Targamerica is the brand’s first coach-built car that was commissioned by a client and made its debut at The Quail, a motorsports event held during Monterey Car Week.
During the 2023 Monterey Car Week, the Battista Targamerica was commissioned, and it will be delivered to the client at the 2024 event, precisely one year later. The word “Targamerica” alludes to the nation where the car will be built in addition to its roofless body style. According to Pininfarina, the owner’s precise customized specifications are followed in the construction of this unique electric hypercar.
Drawing inspiration from the one-off 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider (also designed by Pininfarina), the Targamerica stands out as the first and only Battista to feature an open-top Targa body style. This has necessitated a thorough re-engineering of the rear quarter to suit the roofless profile and the rear luggage opening.
The Targamerica comes finished in silver, contrasted by blue and black detailing along the base. An interesting detail is that the underside of the rear wing is hand-painted with Icona Blue pinstripes along its full width. It also gets bespoke ceramic-polished five-spoke alloy wheels with contrasting black aluminium centre caps, bespoke door plates, and a brushed and anodised jewellery pack.
The Targamerica has been handcrafted by the artisans at Cambiano in collaboration with Pininfarina SpA. “Battista Targamerica will forever stand as a one-of-its-kind and will never be repeated,” said Dave Amantea, chief design officer at Automobili Pininfarina.
On the inside, the Targamerica features a tan leather upholstery with contrast black leather on the steering wheel and dashboard. It also features bespoke headrests with the Pininfarina ‘F’ logo embossed on it, along with unique décor and design details specific to the owner.
One particular highlight is a cigar holder and humidor integrated into the cabin between the two seats. This aluminium and glass casing, capable of holding up to three cigars, is backlit and illuminated to match the corresponding colours of the five drive modes of the Battista. The car also comes with a bespoke luggage set finished in the same tan leather as the upholstery and embossed with the Targamerica silhouette.
Mechanically, the Targamerica remains unchanged from the regular hypercar. It features a quad-motor set-up – one on each wheel – that makes 1,900hp and 2,340Nm of torque. The motors are powered by a 120kWh battery pack that can charge at speeds of up to 180kW. Pininfarina claims the Targamerica Battista can sprint from 0-100kph in less than 2 seconds and has a top speed of more than 300kph.
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