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2023 Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina

In 2019, Pininfarina presented the Battista electric model developed in cooperation between Rimac Automobile and Pininfarina, and production began three years later. Now, paying tribute to legendary driver Nino Farina, the company has unveiled the Battista Edizione Nino Farina.

Emilio Giuseppe Farina, also known as Giuseppe Antonio “Nino” Farina, was the first official Formula One World Champion in 1950. In his career, he achieved 20 podiums, 5 victories, 5 pole positions, and 5 fastest laps. His uncle was Battista Farina, founder of Pininfarina.

This beast is finished in Rosso Niro decorated with Bianco Sestriere white and Iconia Blu blue details. The upper parts of the doors and the roof are black, while the housings of the side mirrors are made of carbon. Unique gold rims and number 01 complete the exterior design.

Inside, the seats are upholstered differently, one in black/white leather with a Pininfarina logo on the headrest, while the other is in black Alcantara with an “01” badge on the headrest. The dashboard and central console are covered in black leather with red stitching.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,877 hp (1,380 kW) and 1,726 lb-ft (2,340Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this supercar to 62 mph in just 1.86 seconds, 124 mph in 4.76 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). It is equipped with a 120 kWh battery and has a range of 483 kilometers.

Battista Edizione Nino Farina will be produced in only 5 copies. The price is not known, but if we consider that the Pininfarina Battista costs $2.2 million, this model could cost more than that.

Source: Automobili Pininfarina

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2023 Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina
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Mercedes S-Class as a luxury sports car

In 2020, Mercedes presented the W223 S-Class based on the second-generation MRA platform, which uses a four-link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension. It is a powerful sedan for which the German company SMN Motors has prepared a special equipment kit and more power.

The carbon body kit includes a front splitter, intake bezels, side mirror housings, trunk spoiler and rear diffuser, a new stainless steel exhaust system, and 22-inch wheels. The brake calipers are in Royal Mint color, and the same shade was chosen for the upholstery in the interior. The S-Class is upholstered in a combination of Nappa leather and Alcantara covering the seats, door panels, dashboard, center console, steering wheel, pillars and roof. Also, customers can choose another color if they don’t like Royal Mint. For those who want a more luxurious interior, there is an LED ceiling.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mercedes S-Class S580 4Matic is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine that now delivers 592 hp (435 kW) and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard S-Class has 496 hp (370 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque.

Source: SMN Motors

Mercedes S-Class as a luxury sports car
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Tesla Model 3 is the best selling electric car ever

When the Tesla Model 3 was introduced in 2017, the company hoped that it would bring success, but they had no idea that it would take only 3 years for it to become the best-selling electric car ever. It is Tesla’s main product and is still the cheapest car in the offer of this American manufacturer.

Back in 2006, Musk announced the Model 3 as likely to be affordable by most people able to purchase new cars. It arrived with an acceptable price very close to conventional cars and without limitations in terms of autonomy and charging speed. Just seven days after its premiere, Tesla received 325,000 reservations, bringing in a potential revenue of US$14 billion.

In the middle of 2017, the first car left the production lines, and it took only a year to reach a weekly production of 5,000 cars, and three years later, the millionth copy of the Tesla Model 3 left the production line. It was an impressive result.

Despite the problems Tesla had in the past, such as mechanical issues or safety issues, the company still managed to maintain its place as one of the leaders in the electric car market. They continued to invest in a new production plant in Europe and an ecological paradise next to the Giga Texas plant that will have the capacity to produce 500,000 vehicles a year.

Source: Tesla