FYI: Automobili Pininfarina unveils its bespoke B95 Gotham car, inspired by Bruce Wayne, at Monterey Car Week.
Automobili Pininfarina is set to debut the first physical car from its innovative Wayne Enterprises Experience collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and Relevance International. The bespoke B95 Gotham will make its world premiere at this year’s Monterey Car Week.
Pinnacle of Luxury: The B95 Gotham Unveiled
The Italian ultra-luxury automaker will display the open-topped, two-seat Barchetta at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, in California on Friday, August 16. The B95 Gotham, a one-of-a-kind creation inspired by the luxurious lifestyle of billionaire Bruce Wayne—DC’s iconic superhero Batman—will be the highlight of the event.
This physical debut follows the car’s virtual unveiling earlier this year on April 30, which introduced a series of four bespoke, one-off vehicles. These include the B95 Gotham, Battista Gotham, B95 Dark Knight, and Battista Dark Knight. Each of these unique creations will only see a single unit produced, ensuring their exclusivity and collectability for their respective clients. While the B95 Gotham showcased at Monterey is a show car, the first client car of this exclusive series is currently being built at Automobili Pininfarina’s atelier in Cambiano, Italy.
Exploring the Bruce Wayne Experience
Under WBDGCP’s new luxury brand, inspired by Bruce Wayne’s dual persona, the Gotham and Dark Knight specifications reflect the multifaceted nature of the character. The Gotham specification represents Wayne’s public image as a suave, tech-savvy entrepreneur, while the Dark Knight specification mirrors his secret life as Gotham City’s masked vigilante. This creative partnership arrives just in time for Warner Bros. Discovery’s celebration of 85 years of Batman in 2024.
Uncompromising Design and Performance
Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “The B95 Gotham exemplifies how we bring our brand promise of ‘Dream Cars, Made Real’ to life for our clients. We place them at the center of everything we do, and delivering bespoke and coach-built cars like this one is all driven by our vision and commitment to design unforgettable client experiences.”
Reflecting Bruce Wayne’s passion for cutting-edge innovation and sustainable technology, as well as his sophisticated taste, the B95 Gotham boasts a meticulously curated design. The B95 Barchetta features innovative electronically adjustable aero screens to deflect air over its open cabin. Wayne Enterprises logos are elegantly placed on the body, chassis, and door plates, adding to the car’s exclusive appeal.
The exterior showcases sleek Argento Vittorio gloss black paint, complemented by unique wheels with a distinctive matte black inner and gloss black outer ring. Titan calipers and a brushed aluminum anodized black center lock ring enhance the car’s aesthetic.
Inside, the B95 Gotham displays the refined tastes of Bruce Wayne, offering a distinctive tan leather interior with bespoke quilting and complementary stitching. A Wayne Enterprises-inspired HMI display with a virtual assistant voice reminiscent of Alfred Pennyworth, the legendary Wayne family butler, adds to the bespoke elements. A laser-engraved driver’s side door plate bearing the quote, “All men have limits… I ignore mine,” attributed to Bruce Wayne in the original comic books, completes the interior’s unique touches.
Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, highlighted, “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. In the real world, 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.”
The B95 Gotham, like all Bruce Wayne-inspired editions, generates an impressive 1,900hp, propelling the car from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in less than two seconds, making it the most powerful road car ever produced in Italy. Automobili Pininfarina’s fifth appearance at Monterey Car Week reinforces its commitment to designing, developing, and building bespoke and coach-built ultra-luxurious cars for discerning clients globally.
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William Rapp, Editor of Automotive.fyi
