Pininfarina Hyperion preview

Pininfarina has released a teaser image of a new special project it will reveal at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this August.

Called the Hyperion, the car is based on a Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe and is homage to the great pre-war cars. According to the famed Italian coachbuilder, 'the new car's style, size and overall presence is truly unique in modern day car production, firmly rooted in the history and heritage of the two brands at the core of the project.' It was commissioned by a private client.

Pininfarina will also be unveiling a much anticipated electric car concept at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Source : cardesignnews

Pininfarina Hyperion

Pininfarina took the wraps off its latest bespoke creation at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend. Called the Hyperion, one of the Titans of Greek mythology, the car was created for collector Robert Hall by the coachbuilder's Special Projects Division. It was inspired by the proportions of cars from the 1930s.

Based on a Rolls-Royce Drophead coupe, the Hyperion's carbonfiber bodywork includes a long hood, an extended roof with a new top and a shortened rear end shape, which recalls Pininfarina's legendary sports 'berlinettas' of the 50s and 60s with their sharply declining tails and flat decklids. The front still retains the classic Rolls-Royce grille now flanked by Triom LED headlights. The door handles of the donor car still grace the suicide doors, which are now made of solid wood.

The interior of the Hyperion remains largely unchanged, but the driving position has been moved 400mm further back and is now devoid of rear seats. The IP also gains a bespoke addition: a specially designed Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillion watch with gold bridge. It can be removed from the dash and attached to a bracelet to be worn on the wrist.

Related Article:
New Car: Pininfarina Hyperion preview
cardesignnews