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Pininfarina

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Pininfarina history under Automobili Pininfarina. Origin: Italy. Status: Active. Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design house and coachbuilder founded in 1930, evolved into an EV manufacturer with Automobili Pininfarina, launching the Battista hypercar.

Chronological Storyline (16 Milestones)

May 22, 1930 CE

Pininfarina founded in Turin

Battista 'Pinin' Farina founded Carrozzeria Pininfarina in Turin, Italy, establishing a legendary automotive design and coachbuilding firm. #Italy #Independent #Coachbuilding Source — Wikipedia:

Pininfarina Design Center exterior
Pininfarina Design Center exterior
By LarryStevens - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9659853
1952 CE

Partnership with Ferrari begins

Pininfarina began its iconic design partnership with Ferrari, starting with the Ferrari 212 Inter, shaping decades of supercar aesthetics. #Italy #Independent #Coachbuilding Source — Wikipedia:

1952 Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet Vignale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015. This is serial number #0255EU.[1]
1952 Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet Vignale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015. This is serial number #0255EU.[1]
By Edvvc from London, UK - 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Vignale Cabriolet, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41645647
1968 CE

Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona unveiled

The Ferrari 365 GTB4, designed by Pininfarina, debuted as a replacement for the 275 GTB/4, showcasing sharp, aggressive styling. #Italy #Independent #Coachbuilding Source — Wikipedia:

A Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona taken at London Concours 2022.
A Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona taken at London Concours 2022.
By MrWalkr - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=130636338
1984 CE

Ferrari Testarossa designed

Pininfarina designed the iconic Ferrari Testarossa, defining 1980s supercar culture with its straked sides and wedge profile. #Italy #Independent #Coachbuilding Source — Wikipedia:

Ferrari Testarossa in Stuttgart
Ferrari Testarossa in Stuttgart
By Alexander Migl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=168286689
1987 CE

Ferrari F40 icon released

The Ferrari F40, the last car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and designed by Pininfarina, debuted as a twin-turbocharged masterpiece. #Italy #Independent #Coachbuilding Source — Wikipedia:

A Ferrari F40 photographed while driven on a road
A Ferrari F40 photographed while driven on a road
By Will ainsworth - Own work This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: Removed roadsign in background, slightly cropped sky. Modifications made by Bob Castle., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7756294
1995 CE

Ferrari F50 hypercar debuts

Pininfarina styled the Ferrari F50, a Formula 1-derived road car with a carbon fiber monocoque and V12 engine. #Italy #Independent #CarbonFiber Source — Wikipedia:

A Ferrari F50 taken at London Concours 2022.
A Ferrari F50 taken at London Concours 2022.
By MrWalkr - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=130636762
2003 CE

Ferrari Enzo designed

Pininfarina designed the Ferrari Enzo, incorporating F1 technology and active aerodynamics into a limited-production hypercar. #Italy #Independent #ActiveAerodynamics Source — Wikipedia:

Orange Enzo Ferrari @ Cars and Coffee
Orange Enzo Ferrari @ Cars and Coffee
By Axion23 - Orange Enzo Ferrari, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33856031
2008 CE

Pininfarina enters EV market with B0

Pininfarina unveiled the B0 electric concept car at the Paris Motor Show, developed with Bolloré, marking its early EV ambitions. #Italy #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Bolloré Bluecars recharging at an Autolib' carsharing service kiosk on Rue du Quatre Septembre in Paris.
Bolloré Bluecars recharging at an Autolib' carsharing service kiosk on Rue du Quatre Septembre in Paris.
By Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19761034
Dec 14, 2015 CE

Mahindra acquires Pininfarina stake

Mahindra Group acquired a controlling stake in Pininfarina, securing the design house's future and enabling EV expansion. #India #MahindraGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 6, 2018 CE

Automobili Pininfarina brand launched

Mahindra launched Automobili Pininfarina as a luxury EV brand, announcing the Battista hypercar to carry the design house's name. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 5, 2019 CE

Battista hypercar revealed in Geneva

Automobili Pininfarina revealed the Battista at the Geneva Motor Show, an electric hypercar with 1,900 hp and Rimac technology. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

2019 Automobili Pininfarina Battista Front Taken at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Motor Show 2019, Blenheim Palace
2019 Automobili Pininfarina Battista Front Taken at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Motor Show 2019, Blenheim Palace
By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=85855582
Nov 3, 2020 CE

Battista production begins

Automobili Pininfarina began production of the Battista, the most powerful Italian road car ever, with a 120 kWh battery pack. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Jun 21, 2022 CE

Battista sets speed records

The Battista set acceleration records, reaching 0-60 mph in 1.79 seconds, validated by Road & Track. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Aug 18, 2023 CE

Pura Vision concept unveiled

Automobili Pininfarina unveiled the Pura Vision concept at Pebble Beach, an electric luxury utility vehicle defining future design. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 25, 2024 CE

Battista Edizione Nino Farina

Automobili Pininfarina honored founder Nino Farina with a special edition Battista, celebrating his F1 World Championship. #Italy #MahindraGroup #DualMotor #F1 Source — Wikipedia:

2025 CE

Expansion into EV design services

Pininfarina expanded its EV design and engineering services globally, leveraging its heritage for next-generation electric mobility. #Italy #MahindraGroup #Independent Source — Wikipedia: