- The NBA legend has a net worth of $3.5 billion, so buying a custom Pininfarina Battista won’t make a dent in his bank balance.
- Jordan asked Pininfarina to fit the car with a bespoke cigar holder and humidor.
- Four electric motors combine to produce 1,874 hp.
During August’s Monterey Car Week, Automobili Pininfarina unveiled its first one-off vehicle, dubbed the Battista Targamerica. At the time of its unveiling, the Italian brand said it had been purchased by a “renowned car collector and existing Battista owner.” That individual has since been revealed as basketball legend and business mogul Michael Jordan.
The keys to the bespoke Battista were handed over to Jordan earlier this month in the US. With an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion, the former NBA star is exactly the type of person who can afford to casually splash multiple millions on a custom electric hypercar.
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As you may have guessed from its name, the Battista Targamerica is unique as it doesn’t have a roof. Sure, that limits its practicality, but it arguably makes it even more remarkable to look at. In addition to removing the roof, Pininfarina crafted a new rear decklid for the car.
The car also has an exterior finish, unlike any other Pininfarina. The gorgeous body panels are finished in Liquido Gloss (silver) and include Iconica Blu Gloss accents, a color combination inspired by the 1986 Ferrari Testarossa Spider previously owned by Gianni Agnelli, the former head of Fiat. A special set of ceramic-polished alloy wheels with black anodized aluminum center caps have also been installed.
Michael Jordan left no stone unturned when speccing out the car’s interior, too. Most of the cabin is clad in tan leather upholstery with some elements sporting the finest black leather. At Jordan’s request, Pininfarina also designed and developed a small cigar holder and humidor that sits between the seats. It’s made from aluminum and glass and can hold up to three cigars.
Like the standard Battista, the Targamerica features four electric motors that combine to produce 1,874 hp and 1,726 lb-ft (2,340 Nm) of torque, allowing it to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 2 seconds.
