Puritalia Automobili will bring an evolution of last year’s Berlinetta to the 2020 Geneva Motor Show next week under the name of Project SuperVEloce.
The small Italian sports car maker did not reveal any juicy details about its latest model except that it will feature a fully electric powertrain and built-in artificial intelligence technology “to drive power, performance and handling”. At first glance, nothing appears to have changed in the design department compared to the Berlinetta.
The teaser image accompanying the announcement reveals the same old-school styling, with key design elements like the headlights and taillights, hood scoop and broad fenders carrying over. Nonetheless, we expect a few revisions in the bumper department and perhaps a closed-off grille to set the two models apart.
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2019 Puritalia Berlinetta
“Regardless of personal tastes and preferences, we cannot turn a blind eye to what is happening in the whole automotive industry”, said the company’s CEO and Founder, Paolo Parente. “This is the right moment for us to take on the ‘fully electric’ challenge and to present to the world a very unique car like the Project SuperVEloce,” the executive added.
A customer-spec Berlinetta will also be showcased in Geneva, boasting a Rosso Vesuvio exterior, custom forged monoblock wheels as well as exposed carbon fiber and white Italian Nabuco leather inside. It does 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).
The PHEV powertrain combines a 5.0-liter V8 with an electric motor for a total system output of 951 HP (965 PS / 710 kW) and 920 lb-ft (1,248 Nm) of torque. A tiny 5.2 kWh battery pack gives the Puritalia Berlinetta an all-electric driving range of 12 miles (20 km). Production is capped at 150 units and prices start at €553,350 (approximately $602,000).
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