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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Automobili Pininfarina has curated a collection of custom all-electric vehicles inspired by DC’s Bruce Wayne, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Relevance International.
As a visionary entrepreneur passionate about cutting-edge innovation and sustainable technology, Wayne’s elegant and refined taste matches the bespoke Italian design and luxury customer experience of Automobili Pininfarina, where customers co-select their “dream car” ” along with the artisans and design team of Cambiano Atelier.
As a result, Bruce Wayne’s on-screen persona has inspired two highly exclusive new versions of the Automobili Pininfarina B95 hyper Barchetta and the Battista hyper GT. Each element of the two unique specifications, called ‘Gotham’ and ‘Dark Knight’, has been selected to complement the lavish lifestyle of a pop culture icon, who has appeared in numerous forms of entertainment and media since his debut in 1939. This partnership will launch on BruceWayneX.com and will be followed by a first-of-its-kind, invitation-only retail theater concept arriving this summer where an Automobili Pininfarina Battista will be on exclusive display.
Paolo Dellachà, CEO at Automobili Pininfarina, said: “Our partnership with Wayne Enterprises through Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, DC and Relevance International is a natural fit for Automobili Pininfarina. It is driven by our shared pursuit of pioneering technologies and to promote the future of mobility. This collaboration not only allows us to ignite the imagination of our customers but also to reach and inspire new and diverse audiences.”
Dave Amantea, head of design at Automobili Pininfarina, continued: “Designing an all-electric hypercar inspired by Bruce Wayne is a dream task for our team, as it gives them creative freedom to place themselves in the imagination of someone as iconic as Bruce Wayne. These “Two exclusive specifications for our two hypercars represent the definitive vehicles for the man behind the world’s most famous mask.”
Andrea Crespi, Technical Manager at Automobili Pininfarina, concluded: “Wayne Enterprises stands as a beacon of innovation and a testament to an unwavering dedication to pushing the limits of the possible. The B95 Barchetta and Battista Hyper GT vehicles already successfully capture this spirit. visionary, reflecting the tireless efforts and brilliant minds of our technical teams at Automobili Pininfarina.”
Robert Oberschelp, head of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, added: “Collaborating with Automobili Pininfarina on the design of these incredible next-generation vehicles exemplifies Wayne Enterprises’ guiding motto: partnering with world-class brands to bring the elevated taste of “Bruce Wayne to the real world. These stunning hypercars, featuring elaborate design and futuristic technology, celebrate Wayne’s lifestyle while offering an innovative product like no other on the market.”
Vehicle specifications
Automobili Pininfarina has created two exclusive versions of the B95 hyper Barchetta and Battista hyper GT, called Gotham and Dark Knight, with many unique and never-before-seen technical specifications. The four cars are powered by a high-capacity 120 kWh lithium-ion battery and four motors generating 1,900 HP. That’s enough to propel each purely electric model from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in less than two seconds, faster than a current Formula 1 car.
Both the Battista and B95 models receive new HMI display enhancements inspired by Wayne Enterprises, including an instruction voice inspired by Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler and assistant, Alfred Pennyworth. The Battista models also offer completely new specifications that improve performance. These include shark fins on the tailgate and grille openings on the carbon fiber front and rear wings to improve overall aerodynamic efficiency towards the rear air brake and side bodywork of the vehicle. The exterior is completed with Wayne Enterprises logos on the side skirts and roof, and all models feature a unique aluminum chassis and door plate inspired by Bruce Wayne.
To further highlight the ‘Dream Cars’ philosophy. Made Real’, the interiors of the Battista Gotham and Dark Knight cars benefit from a completely new door and roof design where a large part of the roof is curved glass, to lighten the interior ambiance.
Gotham Specifications
This design is intended to reflect Bruce Wayne’s gentler civilian sophistication. Both the B95 and Battista models are upholstered in a distinctive tan leather that includes custom quilting on the center panels, along with tan stitching.
The body of the Gotham Battista is finished in a stunning Argento Vittorio gloss paint, complemented by the Goccia roof in Nero Torino gloss paint. To finish the look, the brand’s iconic ‘F’ logo is backlit and made from brushed and polished anodized aluminum. The 20-inch front and 21-inch rear alloy wheels are finished with a gloss black Prezioso Evoluzione face and a matte black rim.
The wheels on the Gotham B95 look a lot like those on the Gotham Battista, except they’re finished in a matte black inner ring and a gloss black outer ring, with Titan calipers and a brushed aluminum anodized black rim center lock ring to complete the look. look.
Dark Knight Specifications
In contrast, the Dark Knight’s design reflects Bruce Wayne’s use of technology to maintain an advantage in his fight against Gotham City’s criminal underworld. These vehicles feature black Alcantara and black leather upholstery, with exclusive two-tone black and gold contrast stitching.
The Dark Knight Battista’s body is finished in Nero Profondo gloss paint, with Nero Torino ‘Goccia’ roof and Glorioso ceramic polished wheels completing the look. The exterior of the Dark Knight B95 matches the Battista and also features polished ceramic wheels.
The four designs reflect Wayne Enterprises’ pursuit of innovation and Bruce Wayne’s own personality. From the subtle use of the Wayne Enterprises corporate logo on all vehicles, to the custom embroidery on the seats and the Alfred Pennyworth-inspired voice, these dream cars are the embodiment of the Gotham City icon’s personality.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITORS
ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINAAutomobili Pininfarina has its operational headquarters in Cambiano, Italy, with a commercial office in Munich, Germany, and has a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and premium automotive brands. Designed, manufactured and hand-produced in Italy, all Automobili Pininfarina vehicles focus on designing experiences for the world’s most discerning palates and embody the PURA design philosophy. This philosophy will also permeate all future production vehicles, seamlessly combining classic inspiration with cutting-edge technology.
ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA (LINK TO PRESS KIT)
Battista is the most powerful car ever designed and manufactured in Italy, and offers a level of performance unattainable today in any road-legal sports car with an internal combustion engine. Faster than a current Formula 1 in its 0-100 km/h sprint of under two seconds, and with 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm of torque, the Battista combines extreme engineering and technology in a zero-emissions package. The Battista’s 120 kWh battery provides power to four electric motors, one at each wheel, with a WLTP combined range of up to 476 km (US EPA combined: 300 miles) on a single charge. No more than 150 examples of the Battista will be manufactured by hand in the Cambiano (Italy) workshop.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with the world’s best licensees on award-winning toy, fashion, home decor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest film, television, animation and game studio franchises from Warner Bros., HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the world’s leading retail merchandising and licensing organizations.
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of all generations around the world with DC stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, gaming and themed experiences divisions. .Discovery, and in the digital comics subscription DC Universe Infinite. service. Learn more at DC.com.
Relevance International is a full-service, women-owned digital, experiential, branding, marketing, communications agency offering a 360-degree global approach from offices in New York, London and Los Angeles. Known for its international campaigns and partnerships, the agency’s global network operates across all continents to take clients’ brand and business objectives further and faster. The firm specializes in transforming brands into market leaders in luxury lifestyle, real estate, technology, hospitality and design, among others. The firm recently presented its Brand Experience division
www.relevanceinternational.com | @relevanceinternational
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