Pininfarina calls the digital-only Enigma GT "a beginning of sorts," seeming unable to define their latest creation. It is a hybrid grand tourer, designed to mark the brand's 95th celebration, which will take place in 2025.
The Enigma is a visionary creation envisioning the everyday driving pleasure. That driving pleasure is provided by a hydrogen-powered turbo V6 engine and an electric motor in an all-wheel drive setup. The GT displays a sleek silhouette, riding close to the ground on large wheels. Slim LED strips at both ends play the parts of the headlights and taillights.
The vehicle sports no A- and B-pillars, while the C-pillars are thick and heavily tilted, flowing into an aerodynamically optimized rear end, contributing to the drag coefficient of 2.24. Active aerodynamic elements such as front grille shutters and wheel deflectors are also on the menu.
The car is 180.3 inches (4,580 millimeters) long and sports a relatively long wheelbase of 113.4 inches (2,880 millimeters).
The futuristic design includes a large canopy that lifts with the dashboard to allow ingress and egress from an innovative cabin with a 2+2 layout. The dashboard is represented by an OLED screen with augmented reality and Artificial Intelligence. The vehicle sports autonomous driving functions.
The steering wheel seems inspired by the world of motor racing but with the lower section chopped off. Sustainable materials are featured everywhere inside the cabin, seats included.
The Pininfarina Enigma GT is set in motion by a hydrogen-powered mid-rear 2.5-liter V6 and an electric motor. The V6 pumps out 436 horsepower (442 metric horsepower) to the rear axle, while the electric motor brings along 268 horsepower (272 metric horsepower) to the front wheels in an all-wheel drive setup.
The Enigma should do the 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 kph) run in under 4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 155 mph (250 kph).
The hydrogen is stored in a 19.8-pound (9-kilogram) tank, while energy is stored in a battery with a capacity of 10 kWh. Together, they allow the GT to drive as far as 342 miles (550 kilometers).
The virtual-only exotic-looking concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show is still a work in progress, but it might play the part of a preview for the future models of the brand.
The photos are quite relevant, but we are not supposed to see everything yet, as Pininfarina is planning to show the GT in all its glory at a later date.
The Italian design house is present at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show, where it displays the result of its partnership with Foxconn, the Foxtron Model B. It is an electric crossover sharing the platform with the other model of the Foxconn subsidiary, the Foxtron C, which is already in production.
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