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(Munich, 28th September 2018): Automobili Pininfarina has today made a series of power-packed announcements from its new Munich headquarters that will see it strengthen its management team, secure cutting-edge, world-beating electric powertrain technology, and put Formula 1 and Formula E experience in the PF0 hypercar driving seat. Building on the successful debut of the PF0 luxury electric hypercar concept to supercar owners, luxury car retailers and automotive connoisseurs in Monterey and Pebble Beach last month, the Automobili Pininfarina team has returned to Europe to set in place the business foundations and partnerships that will lead to the delivery of the first PF0 in late 2020.  Munich has been confirmed as the company’s corporate and operational headquarters, providing access to expertise and engineering networks in arguably the world’s most successful and technologically advanced car market. Munich’s reputation as one of the world’s most exciting cities and its prox

Porsche AG has invested in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili by taking a minority shareholding of ten per cent. The company develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company. In 2009, founder Mate Rimac (30) began working from his garage on his vision of producing electric sports cars that could both be fast and offer excitement. Rimac recently presented the latest version of its electric hypercar, the “C Two”, at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018. The two-seater produces around 2,000 hp and reaches a top speed of 412 kilometres per hour. It has a range of 650 kilometres (NEDC Cycle), and achieves an 80% battery charge in 30 minutes through a 250 kW fast charging system. Furthermore, the company engineers and manufactures high-performance electric vehicle powertrain systems and battery systems.

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General All-electric two-seat supercar Number of units Limited to 150 units Homologation Full global certification, including USA SoP 2020 Performance Power 1408 kW / 1.914 hp Motor torque 2.300 Nm Wheel torque 1st gear 17.047 Nm Wheel torque 2nd gear 8.227 Nm Acceleration 0-60 mph* 1.85 seconds Acceleration 0-100 km/h* 1,97 seconds Acceleration 0-300 km/h* 11,8 seconds 1/4 mile time 9,1 seconds Top speed 412 km/h / 258 mph Range 650 km NEDC Chassis and structure Structure Carbon-fibre monocoque with integrated structural battery pack and bonded carbonfibre roof. Structural reinforcements and crumple-zones for front, rear and side-impact. Carbon-fibre rear subframe. Front and rear aluminium crash structures. Suspension Double-A-arm wishbone suspension with electronically adjustable dampers and active ride-height. Front brakes CCMR 390mm 6-piston Rear brakes CCMR 390mm 6-piston Powertrain Powertrain Four independent permanent-magnet elect