Automobili Pininfarina to Debut Wayne Enterprises B95 Gotham at Monterey Car Week
The car is the first of four one-off projects in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products...
Automobili Pininfarina will showcase the first car from its Wayne Enterprises Experience collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and Relevance International when the bespoke B95 Gotham debuts at this year’s Monterey Car Week.
The open-topped two-seat Barchetta will be one of two vehicles on the Italian ultra-luxury car maker’s stand at The Quail on Friday, Aug. 16. The B95 Gotham is a unique one-of-one creation inspired by Bruce Wayne, the civilian persona of Batman.
The world premiere follows the car’s virtual debut on April 30, when the launch of four one-off vehicles was revealed during the partnership announcement.
The four cars are the B95 Gotham – being shown at The Quail – plus Battista Gotham, B95 Dark Knight and Battista Dark Knight. Only one example of each will be produced. While the B95 Gotham going to Monterey is a showcar, the first of the four client cars is in-build at the company’s atelier in Cambiano, Italy.
The two specifications, Gotham and Dark Knight, represent the two distinct sides of Bruce Wayne’s character. Respectively, his public persona, and his private life as Gotham’s masked vigilante. The collaboration between Automobili Pininfarina and WBDGCP arrives as Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 85 years of Batman in 2024.
Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, said: “The B95 Gotham exemplifies how we bring our brand promise of ‘Dream Cars, Made Real’ to life for our clients. Delivering bespoke and coach-built cars like this one is all driven by our commitment to design unforgettable client experiences.”
Like all versions of the B95 Barchetta, the B95 Gotham incorporates two innovative electronically adjustable aero screens to deflect air over the open cabin. Wayne Enterprises logos on the body, chassis plate and door plates complete the exterior.
The bodywork is finished in Argento Vittorio gloss black paint, with unique wheels featuring a distinctive matte black inner and gloss black outer ring. Titan calipers and a brushed aluminum anodized black centre lock ring complete the look.
Inside, B95 Gotham is upholstered in a distinctive tan leather that includes bespoke quilting in the centre panels, with tan stitching. It also features a bespoke Wayne Enterprises-inspired HMI display, with a virtual assistant voice inspired by Alfred Pennyworth, the Wayne family’s legendary butler.
“Our collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is a perfect fit. Bruce Wayne’s values – vision, courage, and the relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence – mirror our own. This partnership provides us with a unique platform to reach a broader audience, inspiring a new generation of enthusiasts to appreciate Italian artistry, high-performance engineering and rich storytelling,” said Paolo Dellachà, CEO at Automobili Pininfarina.
As with all four of the Bruce Wayne-inspired editions, the B95 Gotham generates 1,900hp, powering the car from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in less than two seconds – the most powerful road car ever produced in Italy.
In 2024, Automobili Pininfarina returns to Monterey Car Week for the fifth time, bespoke and coach-built ultra-luxurious cars for discerning clients around the world remains at the heart of the business.
