The ‘B’ stands for ‘Barchetta’. The 95 marks the 95th anniversary of Pininfarina, the fabled Italian design house. But the rest of it might conjure a volley of expletives, especially when you pause to consider what accelerating to 62mph in less than two seconds might feel like in a car with no roof. Oh, it also costs ‘from’ £3.75m, with only 10 slated for production.
But what about the design? There’s a fabulous all-new frontal treatment, with minimalist headlights, while losing the roof emphasises the sculptural aspects of the front and rear wings – fenders, if you insist – and body sides.
Here, Jack Rix talks to design boss Dave Amantea about what makes this car so special…
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