The latest innovation from Pininfarina is the Enigma GT, a hybrid grand tourer equipped with a hydrogen-powered V6 turbo engine and an electric motor. This concept’s development is still in progress and includes a large canopy providing access to the 2+2 interior. The hybrid system consists of a hydrogen V6 engine and an electric motor, providing all-wheel drive capability.
Pininfarina’s Creative Director, Felix Kilbertus, described the concept as a modern GT, a 2+2 with an attractive exotic exterior that exudes purity of design, elegance, and Italian style. The Enigma GT is set to be completed for Pininfarina’s 95th anniversary in 2025, fueling speculation that it may eventually become a real prototype.
The car’s exterior features a low silhouette, a seamless body, slim LED strips at both ends, large wheels, and sculpted design reminiscent of early Pininfarina concepts.
The Enigma GT measures 4580 mm in length, 140 mm shorter than the Tesla Model 3, but with an increased wheelbase of 2880 mm. The mid-rear engine layout proved advantageous for both aerodynamics and interior packaging.
A large canopy rises with the dashboard, revealing a high-tech cockpit with a 2+2 seating layout. The centerpiece of the cockpit is a transparent OLED screen on the dashboard, complemented by an augmented reality windshield utilizing artificial intelligence capabilities. The steering wheel features a unique shape, claimed to mimic the handshake of a «smart and friendly machine.» The seats are upholstered in environmentally friendly materials, with elements of the hydrogen transmission visible to passengers.
The unusual hybrid powertrain includes a hydrogen internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and a small battery pack. A 2.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine with 436 horsepower powers the rear axle, while an electric motor with up to 268 horsepower drives the front wheels, providing the Enigma GT with all-wheel drive capability.
With a full 9 kg hydrogen tank and a fully charged 10 kWh battery, the Pininfarina Enigma GT is estimated to travel 550 km in a mixed cycle. It’s projected to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h, electronically limited.
