The record speed was attained at the NATRAX center in Indore; new world records for Quarter-mile and 0-300kph velocity were also set.We, at Autocar India, are no strangers to mega record runs. This time, the challenge was to surpass ourselves. Piloting a 1900hp Pininfarina Battista, editor Hormazd Sorabjee clocked an optimal speed of 358.03 kph, consequently setting a brand-new leading speed record on Indian soil at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) high-speed oval track near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The Autocar Show editor, Renuka Kirpalani, is now the fastest Indian lady who taped a top-speed of 357.10 kph on her own run in the electrical hypercar.Total of five new speed, velocity records were set All records were validated by the FMSCI Comfortably beats previous leading speed record of 332.2 kph Old records broken, new ones set The previous, main Indian top-speed record stood at 332.2 kph, which, too, was set by Autocar India in 2016. Racing motorist Aditya Patel had set this record in a 610hp Audi R8 V10 Plus in regulated conditions on a closed roadway outside Hyderabad.The two new speed records, then, easily eclipse the previous record. The 358.03 kph leading speed is likewise the greatest for any EV in India– the third brand-new record that was accomplished in this run. All speeds were taped on VBOX satellite-based testing gear, and validated by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the Indian motorsport body connected to the FIA. Charging for the record run was done on site utilizing a Jio-bp fast charger.” Nothing prepares you for the harsh acceleration and speed of the Battista. Its like being shot from a cannon,” said Sorabjee. “Equally fantastic is the ease with which the Battista struck its top speed, within simply half a straight of NATRAXs high-speed track. Even at VMax, the Battista felt rock strong, unwinded and discreet. This is the future of speed.” Kirpalani stated, “Theres constantly a great deal of anxiety when you have to do something so huge, but the Battista made it so easy, it was astounding. Just the lightning-fast acceleration and the glued-to-the-ground feel made me feel so absolutely positive to keep my foot planted to the floor.” New production automobile world records set The Battista not only set brand-new Indian speed records, but it likewise added a number of brand-new production vehicle world records to its already storied set of accomplishments. The Battista set brand-new production car world records for accelerating from 0-300kph in just 10.49 seconds, with a quarter-mile time of 8.55 seconds.This is also a testimony of the world class facility that is the NATRAX high-speed track. The 4-lane, 11.3 km long test track was developed exactly for this– leading speed runs, acceleration tests, high-speed toughness and stability screening. For a world-renowned hypercar to be checked and validated here at the NATRAX is rather commendable.” We were very happy to bring Battista to India for the very first time. Collective events there with our shareholder Mahindra & & Mahindra Ltd were provided at a significant time for Automobili Pininfarina,” stated Automobili Pininfarina CEO Paolo Dellacha. “For Hormazd and his Autocar India group to display what is possible with Battista in their hands is extremely crucial. In these tests, Battista has shown that record-breaking performance exists to be enjoyed by every chauffeur on road or track.” The Battista currently had a few other epic world records to its name from before: 0-60mph (96kph) in 1.79 sec, 0-100kph in 1.89 sec, 0-120mph (192kph) in 4.49 sec and 0-200kph in 4.75 sec. It also holds the international braking record for EVs at 100-0kph in 31 metres.Pininfarina Battista India and World Records358.03 kphNew top-speed record on Indian soil358.03 kphNew top-speed record for an EV in India357.10 kphNew world record for an Indian woman0-300kph in 10.49 secNew production car world record1/4 mile in 8.55 secNew production car world recordPininfarina Battista: technical details Speaking of the Battista, it includes a quad-motor set-up– one on each wheel– that makes 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm of torque. The motors are powered by a 120kWh battery pack that can charge at speeds of as much as 180kW. The Battista is mainly implied for left-hand drive markets and only 150 systems of it will ever be made. It costs over EUR2.2 million (approximately Rs 19.4 crore) in international markets.The Battista is the first production vehicle with a Pininfarina badge that debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, four years after the brand was gotten by Mahindra and Mahindra. The Italian company is better referred to as a style house that has historically created cars for brand names like Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo. The Battista was just recently brought to India for the very first time as a showcar at the Hyderabad Formula E race weekend where Mahindra likewise fielded its own factory racing team.Also See: Kashmir to Kanyakumari: 4,500 km in a Porsche Taycan EVFeature: Sliding and drifting Audis on ice

The record speed was attained at the NATRAX facility in Indore; brand-new world records for 0-300kph and quarter-mile acceleration were likewise set.We, at Autocar India, are no complete strangers to mega record runs. Piloting a 1900hp Pininfarina Battista, editor Hormazd Sorabjee clocked an optimal speed of 358.03 kph, thereby setting a new leading speed record on Indian soil at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) high-speed oval track near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. The Autocar Show editor, Renuka Kirpalani, is now the fastest Indian woman who taped a top-speed of 357.10 kph on her own run in the electric hypercar.Total of five brand-new speed, velocity records were set All records were confirmed by the FMSCI Comfortably beats previous top speed record of 332.2 kph Old records broken, brand-new ones set The previous, official Indian top-speed record stood at 332.2 kph, which, too, was set by Autocar India in 2016. Racing motorist Aditya Patel had actually set this record in a 610hp Audi R8 V10 Plus in regulated conditions on a closed road outside Hyderabad.The 2 new speed records, then, comfortably eclipse the previous record.” New production vehicle world records set The Battista not only set brand-new Indian speed records, however it also added a couple of brand-new production vehicle world records to its already storied set of achievements.