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BRAND FINANCE TELECOMS 150 2023

Telecom brand values grow globally, with maturity of new technologies improving customer perception

  • Verizon is the world’s most valuable telecoms brand despite slight reduction, US$67.4 billion
  • Deutsche Telekom brand value up 5% on rollout of 5G in US and globally
  • Sunrise is the fastest-growing telecoms brand following UPC merger, up 68%
  • AT&T sees brand value growth after spinning off its media arm
  • Swisscom is the strongest telecoms brand, earning 92/100 and elite AAA+ rating, with Jio and Etisalat by e& as the second and third strongest brands
  • stc and Etisalat by e& lead in Middle East
  • Safaricom has the highest Sustainability Perception Score, while Verizon has the largest Sustainability Perceptions Value.
  • Huawei is the most valuable and strongest telecoms infrastructure brand

Verizon is the world’s most valuable telecoms brand despite slight reduction, US$67.4 billion

U.S. based brand Verizon remains the world’s most valuable telecoms brand for the 4th consecutive year despite a 3% year-on-year reduction taking its brand value to US$67.4 billion.

Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts thousands of the world’s biggest brands to the test, and publishes over 100 reports, ranking brands across all sectors and countries. The world’s top 150 most valuable and strongest brands in the telecoms industry are included in the annual Brand Finance Telecoms 150 2023 ranking.

Following a pandemic-led boom in wireless internet demand, Verizon has lost subscribers to fast-growing rivals in the telecoms industry in 2022, contributing to its slight brand value decrease. Verizon’s 5G network will be the brand’s primary focus going forward. On top of this, wireless mobility and nationwide broadband are set to be two of the most significant contributors to its planned growth in 2023. It is focusing on innovation, continued investment, and the incorporation of advanced technology deployment to provide a better offering to consumers, businesses, and the public sector alike.

Deutsche Telekom brand value up 5% on rollout of 5G in US and globally

Deutsche Telekom (brand value up 5% to US$62.9 billion) is again both the 2nd most valuable telecoms brand globally and Europe’s most valuable brand. This impressive performance comes partly as a result of the brand’s strong organic revenue growth within European markets, with customer numbers growing at a steady rate across the board. However, the brand’s value has grown substantially in connection with its record customer additions in the United States.

 

Sunrise is the fastest-growing telecoms brand following UPC merger, up 68%

Swiss full-service provider, Sunrise, is the fastest growing telecoms brand in the ranking after a 68% brand value increase took it to US$1.8 billion. This comes off the back of a successful merger with Switzerland’s largest cable operator, UPC, in 2021. As part of a brand refresh, Sunrise has also introduced a new brand design and logo. It has also launched the Sunrise Business brand, strengthening its identification with and positioning within the business customer segment.

U.S based brand Optimum followed closely behind as the second fastest growing brand with a 67% increase to a brand value of US$2.5 billion after a similarly successful merger. The brand merged with Suddenlink in 2022 and has combined all of the company’s telecommunications goods under a single name. In combination with this, it also launched a new nationwide brand campaign, “Get Closer, Go Farther”. This emphasises its promise to bring customers closer together with Optimum products and services.

Lorenzo Coruzzi, Senior Consultant, Brand Finance, commented:

“Both outlined mergers and subsequent brand-refreshes highlight two examples of the benefit for brands of adjusting their brand architecture and combining two or more weaker brands under a more distinct and consolidated master-brand. This indicates significant brand value potential to be unlocked by other such brands operating under an unconsolidated brand architecture.”

AT&T sees brand value growth after spinning off its media arm

AT&T (brand value up 6% to US$49.6 billion) saw brand value growth in 2023 following a redirection in business strategy in which it spun off its media arm in order to focus directly on its telecoms business. AT&T announced that it would spin off WarnerMedia into a new company in 2021. It completed the move in April 2022, to form a separate media company – Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. AT&T has subsequently shown positive brand value growth of 6%. In 2022, the telecoms brand has focused on its go-to-market strategy, providing high-quality wireless and fibre services, while continuing to invest heavily in its 5G technologies.

Swisscom is the strongest telecoms brand, earning 92/100 and elite AAA+ rating, with Jio and Etisalat by e& as the second and third strongest brands

In addition to calculating brand value, Brand Finance also determines the relative strength of brands through a balanced scorecard of metrics evaluating marketing investment, stakeholder equity, and business performance. Compliant with ISO 20671, Brand Finance’s assessment of stakeholder equity incorporates original market research data from over 150,000 respondents in 38 countries and across 31 sectors.

Swisscom (brand value up 5% to US$6.3 billion) is the strongest telecoms brand with a Brand Strength Index score of 92, making it the third strongest brand globally and earning it an elite AAA+ brand rating. Its recent announcement of its new Fixed Wireless Access 5G service for business customers is a continuation of its pioneering work in the European 5G market. Trust, coverage and network perceptions and its customer service are what sets Swisscom apart against competition and other telco brands and is clearly reflected in Swisscom’s extremely high brand strength index score.

Indian brand Jio (brand value up 6% to US$5.4 billion) is the second-strongest telecoms brand with a brand strength index score of 90/100, earning it an elite AAA+ rating. This was a two-point rise from last year. The brand has particularly focused on its roll-out of 5G in India, now extending coverage to 257 cities in the country and looking to further increase this at a rapid rate. 5G services have already created widespread benefits to Indian consumers, as well in sectors such as education, healthcare and agriculture. These benefits and the growth opportunities that Jio’s 5G network has presented have helped Jio build an extremely strong brand strength index score, one of only two AAA+ rated telecoms brands in the ranking.

Etisalat by e& (brand value up 4% to US$10.5 billion) is the third strongest telecoms brand globally with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 89.1 out of 100. Etisalat by e& is a telecoms brand of the global technology group e&. Evolved through a brand identity change last year, Etisalat by e& reflects a tech-driven telecoms brand enabled by superior 5G connectivity; elevated NPS scores due to richer personalised customer interactions; and increased employee satisfaction on account of vigorous company culture making it an attractive employer.

Stc and Etisalat by e& lead in Middle East

Saudi Arabian brand stc (brand value up 17% to US$12.3 billion) is the most valuable Middle Eastern telecoms brand. It is also the second strongest telecoms brand in the Middle East with a brand strength index score of 87 out of 100 and a corresponding AAA rating. The brand’s value was positively affected by stc’s technological investments to keep delivering on its ambitious strategy and increased focus on the expansion of the brand in adjacent sectors such as ICT and IT.

Etisalat by e& (brand value up 4% to US$10.5 billion) is the second most valuable telecoms brand in the Middle East.

Safaricom has the highest Sustainability Perception Score, while Verizon has the largest Sustainability Perceptions Value.

As part of Brand Finance’s analysis, research is conducted into the role of specific brand attributes in driving overall brand value. One such attribute, growing rapidly in its significance, is sustainability. Brand Finance assesses how sustainable specific brands are perceived to be, represented by a ‘Sustainability Perceptions Score’. The value that is linked to sustainability perceptions, the ‘Sustainability Perceptions Value’, is then calculated for each brand.

Kenyan telecoms brand, Safaricom (brand value up 3% to US$709 million) is perceived to be the world’s most sustainable telecoms brand, with an impressive Sustainability Perception Score of 6.46 out of 10.

As well as being the world’s most valuable telecoms brand, Verizon also has the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value, estimated at US$5.8 billion. While its position at the top of the table is not an assessment of its overall sustainability performance, it indicates how much brand value Verizon has tied up in sustainability perception. Brand Finance’s research finds that consumers around the world perceive that Verizon is minimising its negative impacts, reflected in Verizon’s top ranking in this area.

Huawei is the most valuable and strongest telecoms infrastructure brand

In addition to ranking the 150 most valuable and strongest telecoms operator brands, Brand Finance also ranks the top 10 most valuable and strongest telecoms infrastructure brands in the world in the Brand Finance Telecoms Infrastructure 10 2023 ranking.

Huawei (brand value down 38% to US$44.3 billion) continues its dominance at the top of the ranking. Huawei has lost significant brand value in connection to US sanctions, due to political and regulatory confrontations, that have caused a contraction in the geographies where it can operate. It has also suffered in relation to a global semiconductor shortage and a slump in demand for smartphones. Although it is losing brand value, the brand is still the strongest telecoms infrastructure brand with a Brand Strength Index Score of 79.9 out of 100 with a corresponding AAA- rating.

Audi Sphere models

Audi grandsphere concept

 

Para Audi, dar forma al futuro es una expresión de actitud. En ninguna parte es tan palpable esta actitud como en los prototipos de la marca. Con los conceptos Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere y Audi urbansphere, Audi ilustra su visión del lujo progresivo .

La palabra “esfera” en los nombres enfatiza que el espacio interior, el interior, tendrá una mayor importancia en la movilidad del futuro. El interior se convertirá en la base del diseño y la tecnología, convirtiendo el vehículo en una esfera donde los pasajeros puedan disfrutar de la vida y las experiencias mientras viajan, un tercer espacio vital.

Para Audi, esto incluye un ecosistema integral de servicios automotrices: comunicaciones o relajación, trabajo o retiro en privado: el automóvil se está transformando de un mero automóvil en un dispositivo de experiencia. Con la seriesphere, Audi muestra su visión de la movilidad premium eléctrica del futuro.

Concepto de esfera activa de Audi (2022)

Concepto de esfera activa de Audi: este es el nombre del cuarto modelo de la familia de autos conceptuales que Audi ha estado presentando desde agosto de 2021. No solo tienen propulsión eléctrica, sino que también están diseñados para ser capaces de conducción automatizada. Este diseño técnico da lugar a diseños completamente nuevos, especialmente de los interiores y las ofertas para que aquellos a bordo utilicen su tiempo de forma productiva o simplemente se relajen. Los autos de concepto de esfera de Audi muestran colectivamente la visión de la movilidad premium del mañana.

Audi urbansphere concept (2022)

Diseñado sistemáticamente de adentro hacia afuera, Audi ha revelado los planes para el auto conceptual Audi urbansphere. Los diseñadores e ingenieros crearon inicialmente el Audi urbansphere para su uso en megaciudades chinas con mucho tráfico, aunque el concepto también es adecuado para cualquier otro centro metropolitano del mundo. En estas áreas urbanas, donde el espacio personal es particularmente escaso, el prototipo ofrece el mayor espacio interior de cualquier Audi hasta la fecha. Lo coordina de manera inteligente con tecnologías y servicios digitales que atraen todos los sentidos y ofrecen un nivel de experiencia completamente nuevo.

Audi grandsphere concepto (2021)

El jet privado para la carretera: en la IAA 2021, Audi presenta el estudio conceptual Audi grandsphere. Como un vuelo de primera clase, el sedán grandsphere de 5,35 m (17,6 pies) de largo combina el lujo de un viaje privado con la mayor comodidad con una oferta integral de experiencias a bordo. La conducción automatizada de nivel 4 hace posibles nuevas dimensiones de libertad: en este modo, el interior se convierte en una espaciosa esfera de experiencia sin volante, pedales o pantallas. Y los asientos delanteros se convierten en un salón de primera clase con el máximo espacio, vistas más libres y acceso a todas las funciones de un ecosistema digital holístico en el que está integrado el Audi grandsphere.

Audi skysphere concepto (2021)

Audi ha presentado el primer miembro de una nueva familia de vehículos conceptuales, un espectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept es el nombre del descapotable de dos puertas con motor eléctrico cuyas líneas conducen directamente al diseño Audi del mañana. Con él, la marca ilustra su visión del segmento de lujo progresivo del futuro, en el que el interior se convierte en un espacio interactivo y el vehículo en una plataforma para experiencias cautivadoras. Esto es posible gracias a la conducción autónoma, un rediseño revolucionario del interior y un ecosistema digital continuo.

Audi Sphere models

Audi grandsphere concept

 

For Audi, shaping the future is an expression of attitude. Nowhere is this attitude as palpable as in the brand’s concept cars. With the Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere and Audi urbansphere concepts, Audi is illustrating its vision of progressive luxury.

The word “sphere” in the names emphasizes that the inner space – the interior – will be granted heightened importance in the mobility of the future. The interior will become the foundation for design and technology, turning the vehicle into a sphere where the passengers can enjoy life and experiences while on the go – a third living space.

For Audi, this includes a comprehensive ecosystem of automotive services: communications or relaxation, work or retreat in privacy – the car is transforming from a mere automobile into an experience device. With the sphere series, Audi is showing off its vision of the electric premium mobility of the future.

Audi activesphere concept (2022)

Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax. Audi’s sphere concept cars collectively showcase the vision of the premium mobility of tomorrow.

Audi urbansphere concept (2022)

Systematically designed from the inside out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. In these urban areas, where personal space is in particularly short supply, the concept car offers the largest interior space of any Audi to date. It intelligently coordinates this with technologies and digital services that appeal to all the senses and offer a whole new level of experience.

Audi grandsphere concept (2021)

The private jet for the road – At the IAA 2021, Audi is presenting the Audi grandsphere concept study. Like a first class flight, the 5.35 m (17.6 ft.) long grandsphere sedan combines the luxury of private travel in the greatest of comfort with a comprehensive onboard experience offering. Level 4 automated driving makes new dimensions of freedom possible: in this mode, the interior turns into a spacious sphere of experience without a steering wheel, pedals, or displays. And the front seats become a first class lounge with maximum space, freer views, and access to all the functions of a holistic digital ecosystem that the Audi grandsphere is integrated into.

Audi skysphere concept (2021)

Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines lead directly to the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which the interior becomes an interactive space and the vehicle a platform for captivating experiences. This is being made possible thanks to autonomous driving, a revolutionary redesign of the interior, and a seamless digital ecosystem.

Audi Sphere models

Audi grandsphere concept

 

For Audi, shaping the future is an expression of attitude. Nowhere is this attitude as palpable as in the brand’s concept cars. With the Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere and Audi urbansphere concepts, Audi is illustrating its vision of progressive luxury.

The word “sphere” in the names emphasizes that the inner space – the interior – will be granted heightened importance in the mobility of the future. The interior will become the foundation for design and technology, turning the vehicle into a sphere where the passengers can enjoy life and experiences while on the go – a third living space.

For Audi, this includes a comprehensive ecosystem of automotive services: communications or relaxation, work or retreat in privacy – the car is transforming from a mere automobile into an experience device. With the sphere series, Audi is showing off its vision of the electric premium mobility of the future.

Audi activesphere concept (2022)

Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax. Audi’s sphere concept cars collectively showcase the vision of the premium mobility of tomorrow.

Audi urbansphere concept (2022)

Systematically designed from the inside out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. In these urban areas, where personal space is in particularly short supply, the concept car offers the largest interior space of any Audi to date. It intelligently coordinates this with technologies and digital services that appeal to all the senses and offer a whole new level of experience.

Audi grandsphere concept (2021)

The private jet for the road – At the IAA 2021, Audi is presenting the Audi grandsphere concept study. Like a first class flight, the 5.35 m (17.6 ft.) long grandsphere sedan combines the luxury of private travel in the greatest of comfort with a comprehensive onboard experience offering. Level 4 automated driving makes new dimensions of freedom possible: in this mode, the interior turns into a spacious sphere of experience without a steering wheel, pedals, or displays. And the front seats become a first class lounge with maximum space, freer views, and access to all the functions of a holistic digital ecosystem that the Audi grandsphere is integrated into.

Audi skysphere concept (2021)

Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines lead directly to the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which the interior becomes an interactive space and the vehicle a platform for captivating experiences. This is being made possible thanks to autonomous driving, a revolutionary redesign of the interior, and a seamless digital ecosystem.

Puritalia Automobili

El nombre Berlinetta es un término tradicional italiano que se refiere a los autos deportivos clásicos, específicamente el lujo es armonioso y equilibrado, nunca extremo.

 El motor delantero y el capó alargado recuerdan las proporciones de los superdeportivos perdidos en el pasado; sentarse más atrás en el automóvil brinda una sensación y una experiencia únicas que ahora han sido abandonadas por los superdeportivos modernos. Es un “Gran Turismo” de lujo que no grita su desempeño al mundo, sino que lo esconde, casi engañosamente, detrás de la belleza de sus formas. Es un término que significa un automóvil a la altura de la técnica y el rendimiento automotriz, pero con un estilo que recuerda a los grandes coupés y automóviles personalizados de la Edad de Oro de Italia.

Chasis

El chasis híbrido de Carbono-Aluminio ha sido diseñado para garantizar ligereza y resistencia, además de destacar por su estilo.

La cuba central está hecha de fibra de carbono preimpregnada y curada en autoclave a 180 grados – ofrece la máxima rigidez a la torsión y la belleza de un objeto perfectamente integrado con el estilo interior, ya que permanece completamente visible en el interior del automóvil. Los bastidores auxiliares delantero y trasero están hechos de aluminio aeronáutico con placas de suspensión completamente mecanizadas por CNC a partir de palanquillas sólidas.

Cada una de las 4 placas de suspensión se fabrica a partir de un solo bloque de 120 kg de este aluminio, pero al final solo pesa unos 10 kg, un esfuerzo enorme cuyo resultado final permite que todos los componentes de la suspensión, incluidos los brazos de control y los amortiguadores, se conecten en un solo bloque. pieza única de ingeniería sin ningún tipo de juntas, conexiones o soldaduras. Esto proporciona no solo una rigidez y resistencia extremas, sino lo más importante, una precisión centesimal en la posición de los componentes de la suspensión y, por lo tanto, en la geometría y la cinemática de la suspensión. El chasis completo, incluidos todos los soportes estructurales para radiadores, motor, transmisión y el motor eléctrico, pesa solo 150 kg.

tren motriz

MOTOR DE COMBUSTIÓN INTERNA

El motor de combustión es un moderno V8 5.0L de 32 válvulas con doble árbol de levas en cabeza (DOHC) y doble sincronización variable independiente (Ti-VCT). Para garantizar una distribución óptima del peso y un centro de gravedad más bajo, el motor se coloca completamente detrás del eje de oruga delantero en una posición bastante baja, gracias a la lubricación por cárter seco. El motor está sobrealimentado por un compresor de doble tornillo de 2,9 L que ofrece un aumento progresivo del par, incluso a bajas revoluciones, a una presión constante de 11 PSI. El compresor está equipado con un intercooler líquido con 2 radiadores ubicados en las tomas de aire laterales del parachoques delantero. Solo el motor de combustión entrega 750 caballos de fuerza a 7.000 rpm y 878 Nm de torque a 4.400 rpm. El montaje final de los componentes internos del motor se realiza meticulosamente, a mano, en Italia.

MOTOR ELÉCTRICO

El avanzado motor eléctrico de flujo axial es suministrado por Yasa y produce hasta 370 Nm de par y 215 CV de potencia máxima con un peso de poco más de 25 kg. El motor fue integrado por Puritalia directamente en el diferencial trasero, gracias a su diámetro extremadamente compacto de 305 mm y profundidad axial de 106 mm. En esta configuración, el par entregado por el motor eléctrico pasa por alto la relación de transmisión de la caja de cambios y actúa directamente sobre las ruedas traseras solo a través de la relación final. Esta configuración es óptima para trasladar el enorme par que proporciona el motor eléctrico a las ruedas, que siempre está disponible al máximo de 0 a 7.000 rpm. El mando del motor eléctrico actúa junto al mando del cambio automático AMT, aumentando el empuje durante la apertura del embrague necesario para el cambio de marchas. Esto da como resultado una aceleración continua, incluso durante los cambios de marcha. Los ingenieros de Puritalia también incorporaron un embrague administrado electrónicamente que desconecta el motor eléctrico del diferencial en condiciones de uso específicas para evitar que se arrastre cuando no es necesario. Para garantizar el rendimiento del motor eléctrico incluso durante los períodos de uso más intenso, la temperatura del motor es monitoreada y gestionada constantemente por un sistema de refrigeración que proporciona un caudal de hasta 20 litros/hora de aceite dieléctrico.

PAQUETE DE BATERÍAS

Puritalia Berlinetta cuenta con dos paquetes de baterías de litio-hierro-fosfato (LiFePO), íntegramente diseñadas y construidas por Puritalia, que garantizan una capacidad total de 5,2 kWh; el paquete de baterías principal está ubicado debajo del área del maletero mientras que el secundario está en el área detrás de los asientos, en una posición baja para el centro de gravedad del automóvil. Los dos paquetes de baterías de 700 V se gestionan dinámicamente en paralelo; se utilizan individualmente en condiciones normales y en combinación (para elevar la corriente hasta 230A) cuando la función Puritalia eMozione© está activada, para proporcionar la máxima potencia y par. Una carga completa de los paquetes de baterías requiere poco más de 3 horas a través de una toma de corriente y el cargador especial suministrado con el automóvil. Las baterías también pueden cargarse durante el frenado y la conducción por inercia a través de una función especial que puede ser activada por el conductor.

ENFRIAMIENTO

Se prestó mucha atención al estudio de la difusión del calor y resultó en el diseño de los sistemas de refrigeración apropiados, porque, contrariamente a lo que podría pensarse, los componentes eléctricos del sistema de propulsión híbrido generan tanto calor como un motor de combustión. La entrada de aire en el capó aprovecha la depresión del aire para facilitar la expulsión del calor del compartimiento del motor. El enfriamiento del tren motriz se lleva a cabo mediante 10 radiadores ubicados cerca de las tomas de aire en los parachoques delantero y trasero y la parte inferior plana del automóvil. Estos radiadores proporcionan el enfriamiento del motor de combustión, el intercooler, la transmisión, el diferencial, el motor eléctrico, el inversor de CA y los paquetes de baterías.

Transmisión

La transmisión es de 7 velocidades con robotización electrohidráulica AMT con mandos en el volante. Para un equilibrio óptimo de los pesos, la caja de cambios se coloca en la parte trasera del coche y se conecta al motor mediante un tubo de torsión de fibra de carbono que alberga el eje de transmisión de fibra de carbono ligero. El tubo de torsión de 210 mm de diámetro también actúa como elemento estructural, lo que ayuda a aumentar sustancialmente la rigidez torsional del chasis. El sistema AMT fue desarrollado por Puritalia en colaboración con una empresa italiana líder en el sector y permite un cambio de marcha en unos 150 milisegundos, par a par. Al mismo tiempo, el motor eléctrico continúa empujando su par hacia las ruedas traseras para un cambio virtual de “retraso cero”. El embrague de 3 discos AP racing, controlado directamente por los actuadores electrohidráulicos AMT, está fabricado con material de fricción hecho a medida que se ha formulado específicamente para las especificaciones de par de la Berlinetta y sus propósitos de uso en carretera, lo que garantiza una modulación suave y un acoplamiento firme incluso en maniobras de pie. El cambio de marchas se puede configurar en modo automático o manual; cuando está en modo manual, la caja de cambios se opera a través de las paletas de cambio ubicadas en el volante. El diferencial de deslizamiento limitado es operado electrónicamente (eLSD).

Experiencia de manejo

El Puritalia Berlinetta también es único en los modos de conducción que ofrece. Hay 4 modos de conducción, así como uno adicional llamado “Individual” que se puede personalizar ad hoc, según el estilo de conducción del propietario.

SUPERHIBRIDO

El SuperHybrid es el modo de conducción que ofrece el máximo placer de conducción, concebido como un equilibrio perfecto entre rendimiento y comodidad. En esta modalidad, el automóvil está conectado al sistema basado en la nube Puritalia Purhydrive© para la gestión eficiente de la energía utilizada por el motor eléctrico, que es proporcionada dinámicamente por algoritmos de Inteligencia Artificial que se enfocan en el autoaprendizaje del estilo de conducción, los hábitos del conductor. y fuentes de datos en vivo en línea.

DEPORTE

En este modo -todavía híbrido- la conducción es más deportiva, gracias al progresivo endurecimiento de la suspensión y la dirección. El pedal del acelerador se vuelve más receptivo y el motor de combustión cambia a un mapa más potente. La caja de cambios robotizada se vuelve más agresiva y reduce al mínimo los tiempos de cambio. Todo esto es inequívocamente enfatizado por el sonido de las 4 puntas de escape que, a través de Puritalia Orchestra©, proporcionan una mayor apertura de las válvulas que regulan los tubos laterales activos.

LA RAZA

Aquí, todos los controles electrónicos están excluidos de la experiencia pura de la pista. El motor eléctrico proporciona su potencia máxima de forma continua. El motor de combustión enciende el mapa de carreras más potente y agresivo, y el sonido de escape proporcionado por el sistema Puritalia Orchestra@ se vuelve aún más audaz.

E-PODER

Y finalmente, diseñado para la entrada y salida de los centros urbanos, el Berlinetta puede viajar hasta 20 km en este modo exclusivamente eléctrico. Aunque aún no está disponible, E-Power estará con una actualización remota del software integrado en el futuro.

En todos los modos, con la excepción de E-Power, el conductor puede activar el interruptor Puritalia eMozione© que aumenta la corriente suministrada al motor eléctrico para un par adicional de 370 Nm (equivalente al par total de un Audi S3) para una continua período de 45 segundos. Y, para una experiencia de conducción aún más personal, el conductor puede ajustar manualmente todos los parámetros principales relacionados con los siguientes sistemas: ABS Control de tracción Dirección asistida eléctrica Suspensiones AMT Motor eléctrico Tubos laterales válvula Esto hace que se sienta muy parecido a un juego experiencia.

Tecnología

Puritalia Automobili significa pasión y entusiasmo por construir automóviles artesanales de diseño italiano, pero también es vocación de innovación y tecnología. Debajo, Puritalia Berlinetta tiene su propio corazón distintivo y tecnológico que está representado por los dos sistemas patentados de la compañía:

PURITALIA PURHYDRIVE

La tecnología Purhydrive© rediseña la forma en que los coches híbridos gestionan la distribución de la propulsión entre el motor de combustión y los motores eléctricos, cuando normalmente se gestionan de forma estática mediante algoritmos escritos dentro de las ECU del coche. Gracias a una conexión en línea con una plataforma de computación en la nube que brinda una enorme potencia de cómputo, el sistema Purhydrive© ofrece una gestión dinámica y personalizada, y el equilibrio del suministro de energía, a través del autoaprendizaje del estilo y los hábitos de los conductores. Las modernas tecnologías de software de Big Data y AI (Inteligencia Artificial), nos permiten prever y simular el camino de manera virtual, cruzando los datos con información externa como condiciones climáticas y datos de tráfico. La simulación de ruta virtual proporciona información valiosa por adelantado, como giros, tramos de ascenso y descenso, y puntos de aceleración y frenado. El sistema también incorpora información de los sensores embarcados, como vibraciones, estado del asfalto y baches para “autoaprender” y modificar dinámicamente el reglaje de la suspensión para la próxima pasada por la misma calle. El sistema Purhydrive©, un activo estratégico de Puritalia Automobili, está en constante desarrollo y mejora, por lo que también se prevé su futura extensión a otras aplicaciones comerciales, aquellas en las que la gestión eficiente y dinámica de dos o más fuentes de energía es especialmente importante.

PURITALIA DIGITAL-ADN©

Este es el sistema nervioso digital del automóvil que está diseñado completamente de acuerdo con un enfoque de “Silicon Valley”. Un kernel de software modular se distribuye en todas las funciones y controles, lo que permite el mantenimiento remoto durante todo el ciclo de vida del automóvil; no solo actualizaciones por errores o mal funcionamiento, sino también por el lanzamiento de nuevas funciones. A través de Digital-DNA©, el conductor puede configurar y controlar todo el automóvil a través de la pantalla táctil central y los controles de voz; una aplicación especial también otorga al propietario acceso remoto a todas las funciones del automóvil a través de su teléfono inteligente. La función de diagnóstico remoto y asistencia en línea incluso permite que los técnicos de Puritalia se conecten a cada automóvil para verificar errores, problemas o brindar asistencia al conductor según sea necesario.

Cuerpo

La carrocería del Berlinetta está fabricada íntegramente en fibra de carbono de última generación. Para conseguir su característica ligereza, Puritalia utiliza únicamente fibra de carbono preimpregnada que ha sido curada en autoclave con la presión a 8 bar y una temperatura de 180º. Para mejorar la rigidez y preservar las líneas de diseño durante el ensamblaje, el 60% de la carrocería se logra a través de solo dos componentes; cada uno está laminado como monocasco único y, por lo tanto, garantiza la continuidad de las fibras sin empalmes ni empalmes. El área frontal se denomina “Front Body” y el área central, “Upper Body”, y se combinan para un peso total de solo 27 kg. Estilísticamente, esta composición se refleja en la ausencia de los cortes tradicionales que separan el paragolpes delantero de los guardabarros laterales, y la ausencia de los que separan el techo con la zona del parabrisas, los montantes y la parte trasera. El proceso de acabado y pintura de los paneles de carbono incluye hasta 5 capas de pintura base, así como 5 capas de una transparencia (brillante u opaca), que depende del acabado y color deseado. Luego, hay un proceso de pulido final con 3 pasos totales de lijado de bloque de grano fino del cuerpo. Este es un proceso extremadamente práctico y laborioso, pero garantiza la perfección de las superficies y los reflejos en un nivel que nunca alcanzan los procesos de pintura automatizados que se utilizan para los automóviles OEM estándar. En total, el proceso de pintura y acabado de todos los componentes de fibra de carbono del coche requiere 800 horas de trabajo manual. La elección de colores y acabados es extremadamente personalizable, y Puritalia asegura que cada automóvil tendrá su propio esquema de color único y su propia fórmula de pintura, registrada para el propietario, por lo que no se puede replicar para ningún otro Berlinetta. Entre estas innumerables opciones, como parte del programa Puritalia Sartoria©, los clientes pueden optar por pintar toda la carrocería con fibra visible, una de las opciones más exclusivas disponibles que estará limitada a solo 10 automóviles.

Interiores

Una vez que ingresas al Puritalia Berlinetta, inmediatamente sientes una atmósfera diferente. Está creado por materiales de la más alta calidad en los que la fibra de carbono, colocada en contraste con un acabado brillante y opaco, es sin duda el elemento predominante responsable de la sensación de calidad y exclusividad. La estética limpia se acentúa con elementos de aluminio, todos fabricados exclusivamente mediante mecanizado CNC a partir de palanquillas de aluminio macizo cepilladas y pulidas a mano, y con una ausencia casi total de botones y palancas mecánicos. Aquí, como en el resto del coche, no hay sitio para los plásticos. La celda central del marco de fibra de carbono se deja expuesta pero combina perfectamente con el estilo de los paneles interiores que completan el diseño, en lugar de cubrirlo con moqueta. Se puede acceder a todas las funciones del automóvil a través de la pantalla táctil central de 10 pulgadas cuya funcionalidad ha sido diseñada en conjunto con los dos joysticks colocados inmediatamente debajo en el túnel central. La función Puritalia QuickCommand© le permite operar cualquier comando (como ventanas, luces, aire acondicionado, cerraduras, etc.) con solo dos clics del joystick, sin apartar la vista de la carretera. El tablero es digital con una pantalla TFT de alta resolución de 12,3 pulgadas, y todas las interfaces HMI han sido desarrolladas internamente por el equipo gráfico de Puritalia utilizando los últimos efectos y animaciones 3D. Se ha prestado especial atención a la ergonomía del puesto de conducción ya la comodidad del conductor; a diferencia de otros superdeportivos de rendimiento similar, el asiento es de fácil acceso y siempre cómodo, incluso para personas más altas, con un espacio para las piernas comparable al de una berlina moderna. Por esta razón, en lugar de los asientos monocasco más ligeros, la Berlinetta está equipada con elegantes asientos deportivos suministrados por Sabelt, personalizados y tapizados en cuero NAPPA estrictamente italiano, y regulables eléctricamente.

Producción

La producción de Berlinetta está limitada a 150 coches. El precio comienza en 465.000 euros + IVA, según el país de entrega. Cada Berlinetta se construye según las especificaciones del cliente para garantizar que cada automóvil sea realmente único y se adhiera a la filosofía de la marca Puritalia, según la cual cada uno de sus automóviles: Debe construirse estrictamente a mano, en series limitadas; Debe personalizarse mucho para cada cliente; Debe ser construido en Italia, exclusivamente por expertos artesanos italianos; Debe tener una huella tecnológica distintiva que lo diferencie de otros autos; No es para todos, sino solo para los verdaderos conocedores que aprecian el auto en cada detalle. Ser propietario de un Berlinetta no es como cualquier otro coche. Ser propietario de un Berlinetta significa convertirse en parte de un club exclusivo de entusiastas de los autos deportivos que adoptan la filosofía de Puritalia que ve a cada cliente como un “Embajador” de la marca. Por este motivo, se pide a cada cliente que participe activamente en el proceso de construcción de su coche y que conozca todos los detalles técnicos y constructivos. Cada cliente asistirá en persona en las etapas clave del proceso de construcción, como el primer encendido del motor y el emocionante momento de la entrega final. Un riguroso proceso de selección garantiza que cada cliente adopte esta filosofía y comprenda lo que significa convertirse en Embajador de Puritalia. Además, a través del programa exclusivo Puritalia Sartoria©, el cliente podrá experimentar este viaje de construir su propio automóvil como una extensión de su gusto y personalidad. Cada cliente es asistido por un diseñador personal que trabaja con ellos durante cada fase de la personalización realizada desde opciones preempaquetadas o completamente personalizadas. Sin embargo, entre las muchas opciones preempaquetadas, hay algunas que califican como “Opción exclusiva” y están reservadas para un solo automóvil; otras son de “Opción Limitada”, como la carrocería de fibra de carbono vista, para sólo 10 coches; y un paquete aerodinámico especial está limitado a solo cinco.

Puritalia Automobili se fundó en 2010 para construir automóviles italianos “Fuoriserie” con el espíritu de los años dorados del diseño de automóviles italianos, utilizando las tecnologías más avanzadas.

Somos una familia de jóvenes y apasionados adictos al motor que, guiados por el talento y las ideas abiertas, intentan rediseñar el futuro de los superdeportivos, reviviendo lo mejor del pasado y combinándolo con lo mejor de las tecnologías modernas.

Nuestros autos deportivos exclusivos están diseñados a partir de una fusión única de diseño italiano distintivo y calidad intransigente, y se fabrican a pedido en series limitadas.

Nuestro enfoque personalizado centrado en el cliente hace que cada automóvil sea una obra de arte verdaderamente única destinada a una élite seleccionada de clientes exigentes y competentes, un verdadero conocedor de automóviles deportivos.

Haciendo tu vida emocionante. Este Dia.

Esta es nuestra historia.

Puritalia Automobili

The name Berlinetta is a traditional Italian term that refers to classic sports cars, specifically luxury is harmonious and balanced, never extreme.

 The front engine and long hood recall the proportions of supercars lost to the past; sitting further back in the car provides a unique feeling and experience now abandoned by modern supercars. It’s a luxury “Gran Turismo” that does not scream its performance to the world, but hides it – almost deceptively – behind the beauty of its forms. It’s a term that means a car at the height of automotive technique and performance, but one with a style that recalls the great coupés and custom-built cars of Italy’s Golden Age.

Chassis

The Carbon-Aluminum hybrid chassis has been designed to ensure both lightness and strength, as well as to stand out for its style.

The central tub is made of pre-impregnated carbon fiber and cured in an autoclave at 180 degrees – it offers maximum torsion rigidity and the beauty of an object perfectly integrated with the interior style, as it remains fully visible in the inside of the car. The front and rear sub-frames are made of aeronautical aluminum with suspension plates entirely CNC machined from solid billets.

Each of the 4 suspension plates is manufactured from a single block of 120Kg of this aluminum, but only weigh about 10Kg by the end – an enormous effort whose final result allows all the suspension components, including control arms and shock absorbers, to connect on a single engineered piece without any joints, connections or welds. This provides not only extreme rigidity and resistance, but most importantly, a centesimal precision in the position of the suspension components – and therefore in the suspension geometry and kinematics. The complete chassis, including all structural supports for radiators, engine, transmission and the electric motor weighs only 150Kg.

Powertrain

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

The combustion engine is a modern V8 5.0L 32-valve double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and dual variable timing independent (Ti-VCT). To ensure optimal weight distribution and a lower center of gravity, the engine is positioned entirely behind the front track axle in a rather low position, thanks to the dry sump lubrication. The engine is supercharged by a 2.9L twin-screw compressor that offers a progressive increase in torque, even at low revs, at a constant pressure of 11 PSI. The compressor is equipped with a liquid intercooler with 2 radiators located in the side air intakes of the front bumper. The combustion engine alone delivers 750 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 878 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The final assembly of the internal components of the engine is carried out meticulously, by hand, in Italy. The engine’s electronics management is entrusted to a MOTEC ECU, and is supported by a software package that was specially developed by Puritalia and a proprietary OBDII control unit that comply with EURO 6 environmental regulations.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

The advanced axial flux electric motor is supplied by Yasa and produces up to 370 Nm of torque and 215hp of peak power at a weight of just over 25Kg. The engine was integrated by Puritalia directly on the rear differential, thanks to its extremely compact diameter of 305mm and axial depth of 106mm. In this configuration, the torque delivered by the electric motor bypasses the gearbox gear ratio and acts directly on the rear wheels through the final ratio only. This configuration is optimal to transfer the enormous torque provided the electric motor to the wheels, that is always fully available from 0 to 7,000 rpm. The control of the electric motor acts alongside the automated gearbox control AMT, increasing the thrust during the opening of the clutch necessary for gear shifting. This results in continuous acceleration – even during gear changes. Puritalia engineers also incorporated an electronically managed clutch that disengages the electric motor from the differential in specific usage conditions to avoid dragging when it’s not needed. To ensure the performance of the electric motor even during the most intense periods of use, the engine temperature is constantly monitored and managed by a cooling system that provides a flow of up to 20 liters / hour of dielectric oil.

BATTERY PACK

Puritalia Berlinetta has two lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO) battery packs, entirely designed and built by Puritalia, that guarantee a total capacity of 5.2 kWh; the main battery pack is positioned under the trunk area while the secondary is in the area behind the seats, in a low position for the car’s center of gravity. The two 700V battery packs are dynamically managed in parallel; they’re used individually in normal conditions, and in combination (to raise the current up to 230A) when the Puritalia eMozione© function is activated, in order to provide the maximum power and torque. A complete charge of the battery packs requires just over 3 hours via an electric socket and the special charger supplied with the car. The batteries can also be charged during braking and while coasting through a special function that can be activated by the driver. Both battery packs integrate the BMS (Battery Management System) and cooling management system.

COOLING

A great deal of attention was given to studying heat diffusion and resulted in the design of the appropriate cooling systems, because, contrary to what one might think, the electrical components of the hybrid powertrain generate as much heat as a combustion engine. The air intake on the hood leverages the air depression to facilitate the expulsion of heat from the engine compartment. The cooling of the powertrain is carried out by 10 radiators positioned near the air intakes on the front and rear bumpers and the flat bottom of the car. These radiators provide for the cooling of the combustion engine, the intercooler, the transmission, the differential, the electric motor, the AC inverter, and the battery packs.

Transmission

The transmission is 7-speed with AMT electro-hydraulic robotization with steering wheel controls. For optimal balance of the weights, the gearbox is positioned in the rear of the car and connected to the engine by a carbon fiber torque tube that hosts the light carbon fiber driveshaft. The 210mm diameter torque tube also acts as a structural element, helping to substantially increase the torsional rigidity of the chassis. The AMT system was developed by Puritalia in collaboration with a leading Italian company in the sector and allows for a gear change in about 150 milliseconds, torque-to-torque. At the same time, the electric motor keeps pushing its torque to the rear wheels for virtual “zero-delay” shifting. The AP racing 3-disc clutch, controlled directly by the electro-hydraulic AMT actuators, is manufactured with custom-made friction material that has been specifically formulated for the torque specs of the Berlinetta and its road use purposes, ensuring a smooth modulation and firm engagement even in standing maneuvers. The gearshift can be set in automatic or manual mode; when in manual mode, the gearbox is operated through the paddle-shifters located at the steering wheel. The limited slip differential is electronically operated (eLSD).

Driving Experience

The Puritalia Berlinetta is also unique in the driving modes it offers. There are 4 driving modes, as well as a bonus one called “Individual” that can be customized ad hoc, based on the driving style of the owner.

SUPERHYBRID

The SuperHybrid is the driving mode that offers maximum driving enjoyment, intended as a perfect balance of performance and comfort. In this mode, the car is connected to the Puritalia Purhydrive© cloud-based system for efficient management of the energy used by the electric motor, which is dynamically provided by Artificial Intelligence algorithms that focus on self-learning the driving style, the driver’s habits, and online live data feeds.

SPORT

In this mode – still hybrid – the driving is more sporty, thanks to the progressive stiffening of the suspension and steering. The accelerator pedal becomes more responsive, and the combustion engine switches on a more powerful map. The robotized gearbox becomes more aggressive and reduces shift times to a minimum. All of this is unmistakably emphasized by the sound of the 4 exhaust tips that, through the Puritalia Orchestra©, provide a greater opening of the valves that regulate the active side pipes.

RACE

Here, all electronic controls are excluded for the pure track experience. The electric motor provides its peak power continuously. The combustion engine switches on the most powerful and aggressive racing map, and the exhaust sound provided by the Puritalia Orchestra@ system become even bolder.

E-POWER

And finally – designed for entry and exit from urban centers, the Berlinetta can travel up to 20Km in this exclusively electric mode. Though not yet available, E-Power will be with a remote update of the onboard software in the future.

In all modes – with the exception of E-Power – the driver can activate the Puritalia eMozione© switch which raises the current supplied to the electric motor for an additional torque of 370Nm (equivalent to the total torque of an Audi S3) for a continuous period of 45 seconds. And, for an even more personal driving experience, the driver can manually tune all of the main parameters related to the following systems: ABS Traction Control Electric Power Steering Suspensions AMT Electric Motor Side Pipes valve This makes it feel remarkably close to a gaming-like experience.

Technology

Puritalia Automobili means passion and enthusiasm for building Italian designed handmade cars, but is also a vocation of innovation and technology. Underneath, Puritalia Berlinetta has its own distinctive and technological heart that’s represented by the company’s two proprietary systems:

PURITALIA PURHYDRIVE

The Purhydrive© technology redesigns the way hybrid cars manage the distribution of the propulsion between the combustion engine and the electric motors, when they are usually managed statically by algorithms written inside the car ECUs. Thanks to an online connection with a cloud computing platform that provides enormous computing power, the Purhydrive© system offers dynamic and personalized management, and balance of the power supply, through self-learning of the drivers’ style and habits. The modern software technologies of Big Data and AI (Artificial Intelligence), allow us to foresee and simulate the path in a virtual way, crossing the data with external information such as weather conditions and traffic data. The virtual route simulation provides valuable information in advance, such as turns, ascent and descent sections, and acceleration and braking points. The system also incorporates information from the on-board sensors, such as vibrations, the state of the asphalt, and bumps in order to “self-learn” and modify the suspension setting dynamically for the next pass on the same street. The Purhydrive© system, a strategic asset of Puritalia Automobili, is constantly developing and improving and so its future extension to other commercial applications, those where the efficient and dynamic management of two or more energy sources is particularly important, is also envisaged.

PURITALIA DIGITAL-DNA©

This is the digital nervous system of the car that is designed entirely according to a “Silicon Valley” approach. A modular software kernel is spread over all functionalities and controls, thus allowing remote maintenance for the car’s entire life cycle; not only updates for any errors or malfunctions, but for the release of new functions as well. Through the Digital-DNA©, the driver can configure and control the entire car through the central touch-screen and voice controls; a special app also grants the owner remote access to all the car’s functions through their smartphone. The remote diagnosis and online assistance function even allows Puritalia technicians to connect to each car to verify errors, problems, or to provide assistance to the driver as needed.

Body

The Berlinetta body is made entirely of last generation carbon fiber. In order to attain its characteristic lightness, Puritalia uses only pre-impregnated carbon fiber that has been cured in an autoclave with the pressure at 8 bar and a temperature of 180º. To improve the rigidity and preserve design lines during the assembly, 60% of the body is achieved through only two components; each is laminated as single monocoque and thus ensures continuity of fibers without junctions or joints. The front area is called the “Front Body” and the central area the “Upper Body”, and combine for a total weight of only 27Kg. Stylistically, this composition is reflected in the lack of the traditional cuts that separate the front bumper from the side fenders, and the absence of those that separate the roof with the windscreen area, the pillars, and the rear quarter. The finishing and painting process of the carbon panels includes up to 5 layers of base paint, as well as 5 layers of a transparency (glossy or opaque), that depends on the finish and desired color. Then, there is a final polishing process with 3 total steps of fine-grained block sanding of the body. This is an extremely hands-on and laborious process, but it ensures perfection of the surfaces and reflections on a level that is never reached by the automated painting processes used for standard OEM cars. All in all, the process of painting and finishing all carbon fibers components of the car requires 800 hours of work by hand. The choice of colors and finishes is extremely customizable, and Puritalia ensures that each car will have its own unique color scheme and its own paint formula – registered for the owner – so can’t be replicated for any other Berlinetta. Among these countless options, as part of the Puritalia Sartoria© program, customers can decide to have the entire body painted with visible fiber – one of the most exclusive options available that will be limited to just 10 cars.

Interiors

Once you get inside the Puritalia Berlinetta, you immediately sense a different atmosphere. It is created by the highest quality materials in which the carbon fiber, placed in contrast with a glossy and opaque finish, is certainly the predominant element responsible for the feeling of quality and exclusivity. The clean aesthetic is accentuated with aluminum elements, all made exclusively by CNC machining from solid aluminum billets that are brushed and polished by hand, and by an almost total absence of mechanical buttons and levers. Here, as for the rest of the car, there is no room for plastic. The central cell of the carbon fiber frame is left exposed but blends perfectly with the style of the interior panels that complete the design, as opposed to covering it with carpeting. All the car’s functions can be accessed through the central 10-inch touch screen whose functionality has been designed in conjunction with the two joysticks placed immediately below on the central tunnel. The Puritalia QuickCommand© function allows you to operate any command (such as windows, lights, air conditioner, locks, etc …) in just two clicks of the joystick, without taking your eyes off the road. The dashboard is digital with a 12.3-inch high-resolution TFT display, and all HMI interfaces have been internally developed by the Puritalia graphic team using the latest 3D effects and animation. Particular attention has been paid to the ergonomics of the driving position and to the driver’s comfort; in contrast with other super sports cars with similar performance, the seat is easily accessible and always comfortable – even for taller people – with leg room comparable to that of a modern saloon car. For this reason, instead of the lighter monocoque seats, the Berlinetta is equipped with elegant sports seats supplied by Sabelt, customized and covered in strictly Italian NAPPA leather, and electrically adjustable.

Production

The Berlinetta production is limited to 150 cars. Price starts at Euro 465,000 + VAT, depending on the country of delivery. Each Berlinetta is built to the customer’s specifications to guarantee that each car is truly unique and adheres to the Puritalia brand philosophy – according to which, each of its cars: Must be built strictly by hand, in limited series; Must be heavily customized for each customer; Must be built in Italy, exclusively by expert Italian artisans; Must have a distinctive technological footprint that differentiates it from other cars; Is not for everyone, but only true connoisseurs that appreciate the car in every detail. Owning a Berlinetta is not like any other car. Owning a Berlinetta means becoming part of an exclusive club of sports car enthusiasts who embrace the Puritalia philosophy that sees each customer as an “Ambassador” of the brand. For this reason, each customer is asked to actively participate in the building process of their car, and to know every technical and constructive detail. Each customer shall assist in-person at key stages of the building process, like the first engine fire-up and the exciting moment of final delivery. A rigorous selection process guarantees that each customer embraces this philosophy, and understands what it means to become a Puritalia Ambassador. Furthermore, through the exclusive Puritalia Sartoria© program, the customer will be able to experience this journey of building their own car as an extension of their taste and personality. Each customer is assisted by a personal designer who works with them during every phase of the personalization done from either pre-packaged or completely custom options. However, among the many pre-packaged options, there are a few that qualify as “Exclusive Option” and are reserved for just one car; others are “Limited Option”, like the exposed carbon fiber bodywork, for only 10 cars; and a special aerodynamic package is limited to only five.

Puritalia Automobili was founded in 2010 to build Italian “Fuoriserie” cars in the spirit of the Golden Years of Italian automobile design, while still using the most advanced technologies.

We are a family of young and passionate petrol heads that, guided by talent and open-minded ideas, attempt to redesign the future of the supercars, reviving the best from the past and blending it with the best of the modern technologies.

Our exclusive sport car are designed from a unique fusion of distinctive Italian design and uncompromising quality and are custom made to order in limited series.

Our bespoke customer-centric approach makes each car a truly unique piece of art intended for a selected elite of demanding and competent clients, a real sport car connoisseur.

Making your life exciting. Today.

This is our story.

Puritalia Automobili

The name Berlinetta is a traditional Italian term that refers to classic sports cars, specifically luxury is harmonious and balanced, never extreme.

 The front engine and long hood recall the proportions of supercars lost to the past; sitting further back in the car provides a unique feeling and experience now abandoned by modern supercars. It’s a luxury “Gran Turismo” that does not scream its performance to the world, but hides it – almost deceptively – behind the beauty of its forms. It’s a term that means a car at the height of automotive technique and performance, but one with a style that recalls the great coupés and custom-built cars of Italy’s Golden Age.

Chassis

The Carbon-Aluminum hybrid chassis has been designed to ensure both lightness and strength, as well as to stand out for its style.

The central tub is made of pre-impregnated carbon fiber and cured in an autoclave at 180 degrees – it offers maximum torsion rigidity and the beauty of an object perfectly integrated with the interior style, as it remains fully visible in the inside of the car. The front and rear sub-frames are made of aeronautical aluminum with suspension plates entirely CNC machined from solid billets.

Each of the 4 suspension plates is manufactured from a single block of 120Kg of this aluminum, but only weigh about 10Kg by the end – an enormous effort whose final result allows all the suspension components, including control arms and shock absorbers, to connect on a single engineered piece without any joints, connections or welds. This provides not only extreme rigidity and resistance, but most importantly, a centesimal precision in the position of the suspension components – and therefore in the suspension geometry and kinematics. The complete chassis, including all structural supports for radiators, engine, transmission and the electric motor weighs only 150Kg.

Powertrain

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

The combustion engine is a modern V8 5.0L 32-valve double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and dual variable timing independent (Ti-VCT). To ensure optimal weight distribution and a lower center of gravity, the engine is positioned entirely behind the front track axle in a rather low position, thanks to the dry sump lubrication. The engine is supercharged by a 2.9L twin-screw compressor that offers a progressive increase in torque, even at low revs, at a constant pressure of 11 PSI. The compressor is equipped with a liquid intercooler with 2 radiators located in the side air intakes of the front bumper. The combustion engine alone delivers 750 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 878 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The final assembly of the internal components of the engine is carried out meticulously, by hand, in Italy. The engine’s electronics management is entrusted to a MOTEC ECU, and is supported by a software package that was specially developed by Puritalia and a proprietary OBDII control unit that comply with EURO 6 environmental regulations.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

The advanced axial flux electric motor is supplied by Yasa and produces up to 370 Nm of torque and 215hp of peak power at a weight of just over 25Kg. The engine was integrated by Puritalia directly on the rear differential, thanks to its extremely compact diameter of 305mm and axial depth of 106mm. In this configuration, the torque delivered by the electric motor bypasses the gearbox gear ratio and acts directly on the rear wheels through the final ratio only. This configuration is optimal to transfer the enormous torque provided the electric motor to the wheels, that is always fully available from 0 to 7,000 rpm. The control of the electric motor acts alongside the automated gearbox control AMT, increasing the thrust during the opening of the clutch necessary for gear shifting. This results in continuous acceleration – even during gear changes. Puritalia engineers also incorporated an electronically managed clutch that disengages the electric motor from the differential in specific usage conditions to avoid dragging when it’s not needed. To ensure the performance of the electric motor even during the most intense periods of use, the engine temperature is constantly monitored and managed by a cooling system that provides a flow of up to 20 liters / hour of dielectric oil.

BATTERY PACK

Puritalia Berlinetta has two lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO) battery packs, entirely designed and built by Puritalia, that guarantee a total capacity of 5.2 kWh; the main battery pack is positioned under the trunk area while the secondary is in the area behind the seats, in a low position for the car’s center of gravity. The two 700V battery packs are dynamically managed in parallel; they’re used individually in normal conditions, and in combination (to raise the current up to 230A) when the Puritalia eMozione© function is activated, in order to provide the maximum power and torque. A complete charge of the battery packs requires just over 3 hours via an electric socket and the special charger supplied with the car. The batteries can also be charged during braking and while coasting through a special function that can be activated by the driver. Both battery packs integrate the BMS (Battery Management System) and cooling management system.

COOLING

A great deal of attention was given to studying heat diffusion and resulted in the design of the appropriate cooling systems, because, contrary to what one might think, the electrical components of the hybrid powertrain generate as much heat as a combustion engine. The air intake on the hood leverages the air depression to facilitate the expulsion of heat from the engine compartment. The cooling of the powertrain is carried out by 10 radiators positioned near the air intakes on the front and rear bumpers and the flat bottom of the car. These radiators provide for the cooling of the combustion engine, the intercooler, the transmission, the differential, the electric motor, the AC inverter, and the battery packs.

Transmission

The transmission is 7-speed with AMT electro-hydraulic robotization with steering wheel controls. For optimal balance of the weights, the gearbox is positioned in the rear of the car and connected to the engine by a carbon fiber torque tube that hosts the light carbon fiber driveshaft. The 210mm diameter torque tube also acts as a structural element, helping to substantially increase the torsional rigidity of the chassis. The AMT system was developed by Puritalia in collaboration with a leading Italian company in the sector and allows for a gear change in about 150 milliseconds, torque-to-torque. At the same time, the electric motor keeps pushing its torque to the rear wheels for virtual “zero-delay” shifting. The AP racing 3-disc clutch, controlled directly by the electro-hydraulic AMT actuators, is manufactured with custom-made friction material that has been specifically formulated for the torque specs of the Berlinetta and its road use purposes, ensuring a smooth modulation and firm engagement even in standing maneuvers. The gearshift can be set in automatic or manual mode; when in manual mode, the gearbox is operated through the paddle-shifters located at the steering wheel. The limited slip differential is electronically operated (eLSD).

Driving Experience

The Puritalia Berlinetta is also unique in the driving modes it offers. There are 4 driving modes, as well as a bonus one called “Individual” that can be customized ad hoc, based on the driving style of the owner.

SUPERHYBRID

The SuperHybrid is the driving mode that offers maximum driving enjoyment, intended as a perfect balance of performance and comfort. In this mode, the car is connected to the Puritalia Purhydrive© cloud-based system for efficient management of the energy used by the electric motor, which is dynamically provided by Artificial Intelligence algorithms that focus on self-learning the driving style, the driver’s habits, and online live data feeds.

SPORT

In this mode – still hybrid – the driving is more sporty, thanks to the progressive stiffening of the suspension and steering. The accelerator pedal becomes more responsive, and the combustion engine switches on a more powerful map. The robotized gearbox becomes more aggressive and reduces shift times to a minimum. All of this is unmistakably emphasized by the sound of the 4 exhaust tips that, through the Puritalia Orchestra©, provide a greater opening of the valves that regulate the active side pipes.

RACE

Here, all electronic controls are excluded for the pure track experience. The electric motor provides its peak power continuously. The combustion engine switches on the most powerful and aggressive racing map, and the exhaust sound provided by the Puritalia Orchestra@ system become even bolder.

E-POWER

And finally – designed for entry and exit from urban centers, the Berlinetta can travel up to 20Km in this exclusively electric mode. Though not yet available, E-Power will be with a remote update of the onboard software in the future.

In all modes – with the exception of E-Power – the driver can activate the Puritalia eMozione© switch which raises the current supplied to the electric motor for an additional torque of 370Nm (equivalent to the total torque of an Audi S3) for a continuous period of 45 seconds. And, for an even more personal driving experience, the driver can manually tune all of the main parameters related to the following systems: ABS Traction Control Electric Power Steering Suspensions AMT Electric Motor Side Pipes valve This makes it feel remarkably close to a gaming-like experience.

Technology

Puritalia Automobili means passion and enthusiasm for building Italian designed handmade cars, but is also a vocation of innovation and technology. Underneath, Puritalia Berlinetta has its own distinctive and technological heart that’s represented by the company’s two proprietary systems:

PURITALIA PURHYDRIVE

The Purhydrive© technology redesigns the way hybrid cars manage the distribution of the propulsion between the combustion engine and the electric motors, when they are usually managed statically by algorithms written inside the car ECUs. Thanks to an online connection with a cloud computing platform that provides enormous computing power, the Purhydrive© system offers dynamic and personalized management, and balance of the power supply, through self-learning of the drivers’ style and habits. The modern software technologies of Big Data and AI (Artificial Intelligence), allow us to foresee and simulate the path in a virtual way, crossing the data with external information such as weather conditions and traffic data. The virtual route simulation provides valuable information in advance, such as turns, ascent and descent sections, and acceleration and braking points. The system also incorporates information from the on-board sensors, such as vibrations, the state of the asphalt, and bumps in order to “self-learn” and modify the suspension setting dynamically for the next pass on the same street. The Purhydrive© system, a strategic asset of Puritalia Automobili, is constantly developing and improving and so its future extension to other commercial applications, those where the efficient and dynamic management of two or more energy sources is particularly important, is also envisaged.

PURITALIA DIGITAL-DNA©

This is the digital nervous system of the car that is designed entirely according to a “Silicon Valley” approach. A modular software kernel is spread over all functionalities and controls, thus allowing remote maintenance for the car’s entire life cycle; not only updates for any errors or malfunctions, but for the release of new functions as well. Through the Digital-DNA©, the driver can configure and control the entire car through the central touch-screen and voice controls; a special app also grants the owner remote access to all the car’s functions through their smartphone. The remote diagnosis and online assistance function even allows Puritalia technicians to connect to each car to verify errors, problems, or to provide assistance to the driver as needed.

Body

The Berlinetta body is made entirely of last generation carbon fiber. In order to attain its characteristic lightness, Puritalia uses only pre-impregnated carbon fiber that has been cured in an autoclave with the pressure at 8 bar and a temperature of 180º. To improve the rigidity and preserve design lines during the assembly, 60% of the body is achieved through only two components; each is laminated as single monocoque and thus ensures continuity of fibers without junctions or joints. The front area is called the “Front Body” and the central area the “Upper Body”, and combine for a total weight of only 27Kg. Stylistically, this composition is reflected in the lack of the traditional cuts that separate the front bumper from the side fenders, and the absence of those that separate the roof with the windscreen area, the pillars, and the rear quarter. The finishing and painting process of the carbon panels includes up to 5 layers of base paint, as well as 5 layers of a transparency (glossy or opaque), that depends on the finish and desired color. Then, there is a final polishing process with 3 total steps of fine-grained block sanding of the body. This is an extremely hands-on and laborious process, but it ensures perfection of the surfaces and reflections on a level that is never reached by the automated painting processes used for standard OEM cars. All in all, the process of painting and finishing all carbon fibers components of the car requires 800 hours of work by hand. The choice of colors and finishes is extremely customizable, and Puritalia ensures that each car will have its own unique color scheme and its own paint formula – registered for the owner – so can’t be replicated for any other Berlinetta. Among these countless options, as part of the Puritalia Sartoria© program, customers can decide to have the entire body painted with visible fiber – one of the most exclusive options available that will be limited to just 10 cars.

Interiors

Once you get inside the Puritalia Berlinetta, you immediately sense a different atmosphere. It is created by the highest quality materials in which the carbon fiber, placed in contrast with a glossy and opaque finish, is certainly the predominant element responsible for the feeling of quality and exclusivity. The clean aesthetic is accentuated with aluminum elements, all made exclusively by CNC machining from solid aluminum billets that are brushed and polished by hand, and by an almost total absence of mechanical buttons and levers. Here, as for the rest of the car, there is no room for plastic. The central cell of the carbon fiber frame is left exposed but blends perfectly with the style of the interior panels that complete the design, as opposed to covering it with carpeting. All the car’s functions can be accessed through the central 10-inch touch screen whose functionality has been designed in conjunction with the two joysticks placed immediately below on the central tunnel. The Puritalia QuickCommand© function allows you to operate any command (such as windows, lights, air conditioner, locks, etc …) in just two clicks of the joystick, without taking your eyes off the road. The dashboard is digital with a 12.3-inch high-resolution TFT display, and all HMI interfaces have been internally developed by the Puritalia graphic team using the latest 3D effects and animation. Particular attention has been paid to the ergonomics of the driving position and to the driver’s comfort; in contrast with other super sports cars with similar performance, the seat is easily accessible and always comfortable – even for taller people – with leg room comparable to that of a modern saloon car. For this reason, instead of the lighter monocoque seats, the Berlinetta is equipped with elegant sports seats supplied by Sabelt, customized and covered in strictly Italian NAPPA leather, and electrically adjustable.

Production

The Berlinetta production is limited to 150 cars. Price starts at Euro 465,000 + VAT, depending on the country of delivery. Each Berlinetta is built to the customer’s specifications to guarantee that each car is truly unique and adheres to the Puritalia brand philosophy – according to which, each of its cars: Must be built strictly by hand, in limited series; Must be heavily customized for each customer; Must be built in Italy, exclusively by expert Italian artisans; Must have a distinctive technological footprint that differentiates it from other cars; Is not for everyone, but only true connoisseurs that appreciate the car in every detail. Owning a Berlinetta is not like any other car. Owning a Berlinetta means becoming part of an exclusive club of sports car enthusiasts who embrace the Puritalia philosophy that sees each customer as an “Ambassador” of the brand. For this reason, each customer is asked to actively participate in the building process of their car, and to know every technical and constructive detail. Each customer shall assist in-person at key stages of the building process, like the first engine fire-up and the exciting moment of final delivery. A rigorous selection process guarantees that each customer embraces this philosophy, and understands what it means to become a Puritalia Ambassador. Furthermore, through the exclusive Puritalia Sartoria© program, the customer will be able to experience this journey of building their own car as an extension of their taste and personality. Each customer is assisted by a personal designer who works with them during every phase of the personalization done from either pre-packaged or completely custom options. However, among the many pre-packaged options, there are a few that qualify as “Exclusive Option” and are reserved for just one car; others are “Limited Option”, like the exposed carbon fiber bodywork, for only 10 cars; and a special aerodynamic package is limited to only five.

Puritalia Automobili was founded in 2010 to build Italian “Fuoriserie” cars in the spirit of the Golden Years of Italian automobile design, while still using the most advanced technologies.

We are a family of young and passionate petrol heads that, guided by talent and open-minded ideas, attempt to redesign the future of the supercars, reviving the best from the past and blending it with the best of the modern technologies.

Our exclusive sport car are designed from a unique fusion of distinctive Italian design and uncompromising quality and are custom made to order in limited series.

Our bespoke customer-centric approach makes each car a truly unique piece of art intended for a selected elite of demanding and competent clients, a real sport car connoisseur.

Making your life exciting. Today.

This is our story.

Puritalia Automobili

The name Berlinetta is a traditional Italian term that refers to classic sports cars, specifically luxury is harmonious and balanced, never extreme.

 The front engine and long hood recall the proportions of supercars lost to the past; sitting further back in the car provides a unique feeling and experience now abandoned by modern supercars. It’s a luxury “Gran Turismo” that does not scream its performance to the world, but hides it – almost deceptively – behind the beauty of its forms. It’s a term that means a car at the height of automotive technique and performance, but one with a style that recalls the great coupés and custom-built cars of Italy’s Golden Age.

Chassis

The Carbon-Aluminum hybrid chassis has been designed to ensure both lightness and strength, as well as to stand out for its style.

The central tub is made of pre-impregnated carbon fiber and cured in an autoclave at 180 degrees – it offers maximum torsion rigidity and the beauty of an object perfectly integrated with the interior style, as it remains fully visible in the inside of the car. The front and rear sub-frames are made of aeronautical aluminum with suspension plates entirely CNC machined from solid billets.

Each of the 4 suspension plates is manufactured from a single block of 120Kg of this aluminum, but only weigh about 10Kg by the end – an enormous effort whose final result allows all the suspension components, including control arms and shock absorbers, to connect on a single engineered piece without any joints, connections or welds. This provides not only extreme rigidity and resistance, but most importantly, a centesimal precision in the position of the suspension components – and therefore in the suspension geometry and kinematics. The complete chassis, including all structural supports for radiators, engine, transmission and the electric motor weighs only 150Kg.

Powertrain

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

The combustion engine is a modern V8 5.0L 32-valve double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and dual variable timing independent (Ti-VCT). To ensure optimal weight distribution and a lower center of gravity, the engine is positioned entirely behind the front track axle in a rather low position, thanks to the dry sump lubrication. The engine is supercharged by a 2.9L twin-screw compressor that offers a progressive increase in torque, even at low revs, at a constant pressure of 11 PSI. The compressor is equipped with a liquid intercooler with 2 radiators located in the side air intakes of the front bumper. The combustion engine alone delivers 750 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 878 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The final assembly of the internal components of the engine is carried out meticulously, by hand, in Italy. The engine’s electronics management is entrusted to a MOTEC ECU, and is supported by a software package that was specially developed by Puritalia and a proprietary OBDII control unit that comply with EURO 6 environmental regulations.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

The advanced axial flux electric motor is supplied by Yasa and produces up to 370 Nm of torque and 215hp of peak power at a weight of just over 25Kg. The engine was integrated by Puritalia directly on the rear differential, thanks to its extremely compact diameter of 305mm and axial depth of 106mm. In this configuration, the torque delivered by the electric motor bypasses the gearbox gear ratio and acts directly on the rear wheels through the final ratio only. This configuration is optimal to transfer the enormous torque provided the electric motor to the wheels, that is always fully available from 0 to 7,000 rpm. The control of the electric motor acts alongside the automated gearbox control AMT, increasing the thrust during the opening of the clutch necessary for gear shifting. This results in continuous acceleration – even during gear changes. Puritalia engineers also incorporated an electronically managed clutch that disengages the electric motor from the differential in specific usage conditions to avoid dragging when it’s not needed. To ensure the performance of the electric motor even during the most intense periods of use, the engine temperature is constantly monitored and managed by a cooling system that provides a flow of up to 20 liters / hour of dielectric oil.

BATTERY PACK

Puritalia Berlinetta has two lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO) battery packs, entirely designed and built by Puritalia, that guarantee a total capacity of 5.2 kWh; the main battery pack is positioned under the trunk area while the secondary is in the area behind the seats, in a low position for the car’s center of gravity. The two 700V battery packs are dynamically managed in parallel; they’re used individually in normal conditions, and in combination (to raise the current up to 230A) when the Puritalia eMozione© function is activated, in order to provide the maximum power and torque. A complete charge of the battery packs requires just over 3 hours via an electric socket and the special charger supplied with the car. The batteries can also be charged during braking and while coasting through a special function that can be activated by the driver. Both battery packs integrate the BMS (Battery Management System) and cooling management system.

COOLING

A great deal of attention was given to studying heat diffusion and resulted in the design of the appropriate cooling systems, because, contrary to what one might think, the electrical components of the hybrid powertrain generate as much heat as a combustion engine. The air intake on the hood leverages the air depression to facilitate the expulsion of heat from the engine compartment. The cooling of the powertrain is carried out by 10 radiators positioned near the air intakes on the front and rear bumpers and the flat bottom of the car. These radiators provide for the cooling of the combustion engine, the intercooler, the transmission, the differential, the electric motor, the AC inverter, and the battery packs.

Transmission

The transmission is 7-speed with AMT electro-hydraulic robotization with steering wheel controls. For optimal balance of the weights, the gearbox is positioned in the rear of the car and connected to the engine by a carbon fiber torque tube that hosts the light carbon fiber driveshaft. The 210mm diameter torque tube also acts as a structural element, helping to substantially increase the torsional rigidity of the chassis. The AMT system was developed by Puritalia in collaboration with a leading Italian company in the sector and allows for a gear change in about 150 milliseconds, torque-to-torque. At the same time, the electric motor keeps pushing its torque to the rear wheels for virtual “zero-delay” shifting. The AP racing 3-disc clutch, controlled directly by the electro-hydraulic AMT actuators, is manufactured with custom-made friction material that has been specifically formulated for the torque specs of the Berlinetta and its road use purposes, ensuring a smooth modulation and firm engagement even in standing maneuvers. The gearshift can be set in automatic or manual mode; when in manual mode, the gearbox is operated through the paddle-shifters located at the steering wheel. The limited slip differential is electronically operated (eLSD).

Driving Experience

The Puritalia Berlinetta is also unique in the driving modes it offers. There are 4 driving modes, as well as a bonus one called “Individual” that can be customized ad hoc, based on the driving style of the owner.

SUPERHYBRID

The SuperHybrid is the driving mode that offers maximum driving enjoyment, intended as a perfect balance of performance and comfort. In this mode, the car is connected to the Puritalia Purhydrive© cloud-based system for efficient management of the energy used by the electric motor, which is dynamically provided by Artificial Intelligence algorithms that focus on self-learning the driving style, the driver’s habits, and online live data feeds.

SPORT

In this mode – still hybrid – the driving is more sporty, thanks to the progressive stiffening of the suspension and steering. The accelerator pedal becomes more responsive, and the combustion engine switches on a more powerful map. The robotized gearbox becomes more aggressive and reduces shift times to a minimum. All of this is unmistakably emphasized by the sound of the 4 exhaust tips that, through the Puritalia Orchestra©, provide a greater opening of the valves that regulate the active side pipes.

RACE

Here, all electronic controls are excluded for the pure track experience. The electric motor provides its peak power continuously. The combustion engine switches on the most powerful and aggressive racing map, and the exhaust sound provided by the Puritalia Orchestra@ system become even bolder.

E-POWER

And finally – designed for entry and exit from urban centers, the Berlinetta can travel up to 20Km in this exclusively electric mode. Though not yet available, E-Power will be with a remote update of the onboard software in the future.

In all modes – with the exception of E-Power – the driver can activate the Puritalia eMozione© switch which raises the current supplied to the electric motor for an additional torque of 370Nm (equivalent to the total torque of an Audi S3) for a continuous period of 45 seconds. And, for an even more personal driving experience, the driver can manually tune all of the main parameters related to the following systems: ABS Traction Control Electric Power Steering Suspensions AMT Electric Motor Side Pipes valve This makes it feel remarkably close to a gaming-like experience.

Technology

Puritalia Automobili means passion and enthusiasm for building Italian designed handmade cars, but is also a vocation of innovation and technology. Underneath, Puritalia Berlinetta has its own distinctive and technological heart that’s represented by the company’s two proprietary systems:

PURITALIA PURHYDRIVE

The Purhydrive© technology redesigns the way hybrid cars manage the distribution of the propulsion between the combustion engine and the electric motors, when they are usually managed statically by algorithms written inside the car ECUs. Thanks to an online connection with a cloud computing platform that provides enormous computing power, the Purhydrive© system offers dynamic and personalized management, and balance of the power supply, through self-learning of the drivers’ style and habits. The modern software technologies of Big Data and AI (Artificial Intelligence), allow us to foresee and simulate the path in a virtual way, crossing the data with external information such as weather conditions and traffic data. The virtual route simulation provides valuable information in advance, such as turns, ascent and descent sections, and acceleration and braking points. The system also incorporates information from the on-board sensors, such as vibrations, the state of the asphalt, and bumps in order to “self-learn” and modify the suspension setting dynamically for the next pass on the same street. The Purhydrive© system, a strategic asset of Puritalia Automobili, is constantly developing and improving and so its future extension to other commercial applications, those where the efficient and dynamic management of two or more energy sources is particularly important, is also envisaged.

PURITALIA DIGITAL-DNA©

This is the digital nervous system of the car that is designed entirely according to a “Silicon Valley” approach. A modular software kernel is spread over all functionalities and controls, thus allowing remote maintenance for the car’s entire life cycle; not only updates for any errors or malfunctions, but for the release of new functions as well. Through the Digital-DNA©, the driver can configure and control the entire car through the central touch-screen and voice controls; a special app also grants the owner remote access to all the car’s functions through their smartphone. The remote diagnosis and online assistance function even allows Puritalia technicians to connect to each car to verify errors, problems, or to provide assistance to the driver as needed.

Body

The Berlinetta body is made entirely of last generation carbon fiber. In order to attain its characteristic lightness, Puritalia uses only pre-impregnated carbon fiber that has been cured in an autoclave with the pressure at 8 bar and a temperature of 180º. To improve the rigidity and preserve design lines during the assembly, 60% of the body is achieved through only two components; each is laminated as single monocoque and thus ensures continuity of fibers without junctions or joints. The front area is called the “Front Body” and the central area the “Upper Body”, and combine for a total weight of only 27Kg. Stylistically, this composition is reflected in the lack of the traditional cuts that separate the front bumper from the side fenders, and the absence of those that separate the roof with the windscreen area, the pillars, and the rear quarter. The finishing and painting process of the carbon panels includes up to 5 layers of base paint, as well as 5 layers of a transparency (glossy or opaque), that depends on the finish and desired color. Then, there is a final polishing process with 3 total steps of fine-grained block sanding of the body. This is an extremely hands-on and laborious process, but it ensures perfection of the surfaces and reflections on a level that is never reached by the automated painting processes used for standard OEM cars. All in all, the process of painting and finishing all carbon fibers components of the car requires 800 hours of work by hand. The choice of colors and finishes is extremely customizable, and Puritalia ensures that each car will have its own unique color scheme and its own paint formula – registered for the owner – so can’t be replicated for any other Berlinetta. Among these countless options, as part of the Puritalia Sartoria© program, customers can decide to have the entire body painted with visible fiber – one of the most exclusive options available that will be limited to just 10 cars.

Interiors

Once you get inside the Puritalia Berlinetta, you immediately sense a different atmosphere. It is created by the highest quality materials in which the carbon fiber, placed in contrast with a glossy and opaque finish, is certainly the predominant element responsible for the feeling of quality and exclusivity. The clean aesthetic is accentuated with aluminum elements, all made exclusively by CNC machining from solid aluminum billets that are brushed and polished by hand, and by an almost total absence of mechanical buttons and levers. Here, as for the rest of the car, there is no room for plastic. The central cell of the carbon fiber frame is left exposed but blends perfectly with the style of the interior panels that complete the design, as opposed to covering it with carpeting. All the car’s functions can be accessed through the central 10-inch touch screen whose functionality has been designed in conjunction with the two joysticks placed immediately below on the central tunnel. The Puritalia QuickCommand© function allows you to operate any command (such as windows, lights, air conditioner, locks, etc …) in just two clicks of the joystick, without taking your eyes off the road. The dashboard is digital with a 12.3-inch high-resolution TFT display, and all HMI interfaces have been internally developed by the Puritalia graphic team using the latest 3D effects and animation. Particular attention has been paid to the ergonomics of the driving position and to the driver’s comfort; in contrast with other super sports cars with similar performance, the seat is easily accessible and always comfortable – even for taller people – with leg room comparable to that of a modern saloon car. For this reason, instead of the lighter monocoque seats, the Berlinetta is equipped with elegant sports seats supplied by Sabelt, customized and covered in strictly Italian NAPPA leather, and electrically adjustable.

Production

The Berlinetta production is limited to 150 cars. Price starts at Euro 465,000 + VAT, depending on the country of delivery. Each Berlinetta is built to the customer’s specifications to guarantee that each car is truly unique and adheres to the Puritalia brand philosophy – according to which, each of its cars: Must be built strictly by hand, in limited series; Must be heavily customized for each customer; Must be built in Italy, exclusively by expert Italian artisans; Must have a distinctive technological footprint that differentiates it from other cars; Is not for everyone, but only true connoisseurs that appreciate the car in every detail. Owning a Berlinetta is not like any other car. Owning a Berlinetta means becoming part of an exclusive club of sports car enthusiasts who embrace the Puritalia philosophy that sees each customer as an “Ambassador” of the brand. For this reason, each customer is asked to actively participate in the building process of their car, and to know every technical and constructive detail. Each customer shall assist in-person at key stages of the building process, like the first engine fire-up and the exciting moment of final delivery. A rigorous selection process guarantees that each customer embraces this philosophy, and understands what it means to become a Puritalia Ambassador. Furthermore, through the exclusive Puritalia Sartoria© program, the customer will be able to experience this journey of building their own car as an extension of their taste and personality. Each customer is assisted by a personal designer who works with them during every phase of the personalization done from either pre-packaged or completely custom options. However, among the many pre-packaged options, there are a few that qualify as “Exclusive Option” and are reserved for just one car; others are “Limited Option”, like the exposed carbon fiber bodywork, for only 10 cars; and a special aerodynamic package is limited to only five.

Puritalia Automobili was founded in 2010 to build Italian “Fuoriserie” cars in the spirit of the Golden Years of Italian automobile design, while still using the most advanced technologies.

We are a family of young and passionate petrol heads that, guided by talent and open-minded ideas, attempt to redesign the future of the supercars, reviving the best from the past and blending it with the best of the modern technologies.

Our exclusive sport car are designed from a unique fusion of distinctive Italian design and uncompromising quality and are custom made to order in limited series.

Our bespoke customer-centric approach makes each car a truly unique piece of art intended for a selected elite of demanding and competent clients, a real sport car connoisseur.

Making your life exciting. Today.

This is our story.

Quantum Technologies resonate at MWC2022

Quantum Technologies resuenan en el MWC2022

Del 28 de febrero  al 3 de marzo , el Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC) acogió  The European Quantum Space , una zona dedicada a mostrar la innovación y el desarrollo en  Quantum Technologies  que Europa está impulsando. El espacio de 70m2 exhibió los últimos logros y avances en el campo de las tecnologías cuánticas para tres áreas principales: The  Quantum Flagship ,  Iniciativas Regionales  y  Start-ups/Empresas , todas enfocadas principalmente en comunicación cuántica y computación, dos de las áreas de mayor interés dentro el campo.

Las tecnologías cuánticas resuenan en el MWC2022

Las tecnologías cuánticas resuenan en el MWC2022

A lo largo de cuatro intensas jornadas y con una asistencia global estimada de casi 70.000 personas a todo el evento, el stand recibió, además del público general, diversas visitas institucionales: representantes del Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones de Finlandia, representantes de la Delegación de Alberta, Canadá, representantes del Consulado Americano en Barcelona, ​​así como Asesores Comerciales de la Delegación de Dinamarca de la Comisión Europea, entre otros.

Las tecnologías cuánticas resuenan en el MWC2022

Las tecnologías cuánticas resuenan en el MWC2022

Sorprendentemente, muchos de los asistentes estaban al tanto del surgimiento de las tecnologías cuánticas y de cómo están impulsando una nueva ola de tecnologías que van a dar forma, de alguna manera, al futuro de nuestra sociedad, al cambiar la forma en que vemos las cosas, interactuamos y nos comunicamos. Algunos estaban realmente interesados ​​en aprender sobre el buque insignia y los logros de los proyectos subyacentes, el surgimiento de iniciativas regionales europeas, como  Quantum Valley Lower Saxony , de Alemania, y  QuantumCAT., de Cataluña, y otros estaban interesados ​​en gadgets reales y productos tangibles y querían ver qué traían al evento las cinco empresas de comunicación y computación cuántica, IQM, LuxQuanta, Qblox, Qilimanjaro, Quside, de interés para la audiencia de telecomunicaciones. , núcleo del ecosistema móvil que reúne el MWC.

Además de aquellos con más conocimientos, los que se acercaron al stand para escuchar por primera vez sobre tecnologías cuánticas estaban ansiosos y entusiasmados por comprender qué eran realmente, cómo podrían ayudar a desarrollar aún más el ecosistema móvil y las tecnologías en general. qué exhibían en el stand las empresas, y cómo las tecnologías que estaban desarrollando se podían encontrar ya en el mercado para mejorar las existentes.

Para la industria móvil, el mayor impacto
estará relacionado con un nuevo fundamento seguro
conectividad a Internet que se nos traerá
por tecnologías de comunicaciones cuánticas.

JAYA BALOO / DIRECTORA DE SEGURIDAD DE LA INFORMACIÓN (CISO) EN AVAST SOFTWARE Y VICEPRESIDENTA DE LA JUNTA ASESORA ESTRATÉGICA INSIGNIA DE QUANTUM

En total, más de 200 profesionales se detuvieron y entablaron conversaciones interesantes con los principales representantes presentes en el evento. En nombre de Quantum Flagship , Jaya Baloo , directora de seguridad de la información (CISO) de Avast Software y vicepresidenta de la Junta Asesora Estratégica de Quantum Flagship, participó en el panel de discusión del MWC ” Seguridad 5G: un nuevo panorama de amenazas “, y enfatizó durante su visita al stand que “Las tecnologías cuánticas tendrán un impacto profundo y profundo en la forma en que llevamos a cabo nuestra vida diaria, tanto en el ámbito digital como físico. Para la industria móvil, el mayor impacto estará relacionado con una nueva conectividad de Internet fundamental y segura que nos brindarán las tecnologías de comunicaciones cuánticas. Este aspecto, que es un sueño para cualquier profesional de la seguridad como yo mismo, nos permitirá realizar lo que se denomina defensa en profundidad, una red híbrida donde podremos fusionar comunicaciones cuánticas , distribución de claves cuánticas e incluso técnicas criptográficas post cuánticas para dar una capa de defensa mucho más sólida contra cualquier ataque potencial. ”

Las tecnologías cuánticas se están desarrollando lentamente y muestran el potencial de convertirse en un cambio de juego en el futuro de nuestra sociedad. Con los resultados vistos este año, el buque insignia pretende estar presente el próximo año, en el MWC23, y ampliar las fronteras de las tecnologías cuánticas con el objetivo de mostrar una mayor variedad de tecnologías que ya están en el mercado y que pueden beneficiar al campo de las telecomunicaciones, así como a otras empresas tecnológicas pioneras que parecen muy ansiosas por convertirse en usuarios finales de esta tecnología.

fuente: Tecnología cuántica | El futuro es cuántico

Czinger unveils groundbreaking 21C production specification vehicle


Exclusive Performance Car Uses Innovative Design And Manufacturing Technologies

Czinger, the trailblazing company that uses an in-house invented Human-AI production system to build state-of-the-art high-performance vehicles, unveiled today its final production spec 21C hypercar. The 21C expresses the apex of Human-AI creativity.

The Czinger 21C, the first model in a series of exclusive performance vehicles – production will be limited to 80 cars – was created in part using additive manufacturing technologies. Each component manufactured using this technology is computationally engineered using AI, optimized for weight and performance, and is beautifully finished by hand. Czinger’s proprietary manufacturing technologies, in-house developed powertrain, and iconic design will guide its future family of vehicles.

This new hypercar showcases significant updates since its first public introduction in March 2020 ahead of the cancelled Geneva International Motor Show, including an updated width of 2050 mm. With 1250 hp and a dry weight under 1240 kg, the 21C achieves a true 1:1 power-to- weight ratio. It also features all-wheel drive with a strong hybrid powertrain that includes:

  • An in-house developed 2.88-liter, flat crank V8 with twin turbos located mid-vehicle
  • Two high output electric motors, each powering a front wheel with torque vectoring
  • An ultra-light, sequential seven-speed automated manual transmission gearbox
  • Total output of 1250hp redlining at 11,000 rpm (A 100hp upgrade is offered providing 1350 hp)
  • The 21C V8 is designed to use a range of fuels, including carbon recycled methanol and other e-fuels, so it can be run as a zero emission vehicle

The 21C’s hybrid powertrain uses the world’s most power dense production IC engine as its foundation. It is a 2.88 liter, flat-plane crank V8 with twin turbos located mid-vehicle. The V8 is coupled with an 800V electric drive and regen system. An e-motor drives each front wheel and the batteries are charged during operation both through regenerative braking and a Motor Generator Unit (MGU) using a gear drive that is attached to the IC engine. The total strong hybrid system delivers a peak output of 1250hp (1233bhp).

The hypercar has a top speed up to 281 mph in optional low drag vmax configuration. Putting the driver and passenger in the center position for ultimate weight distribution, aero and driver engagement, its quarter mile time is 8.1 seconds, and it goes 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 kph) in 1.9 seconds; 0 to 186 mph (300 kph) to 0 in 13.8 seconds and 0 to 248 mph (400 kph) to 0 in 27.1 seconds; 0 to 186 mph (300 kph) in 8.5 seconds; and 0 to 248 mph (400 kph) in 21.3 seconds. It has a >3:1 Lift / Drag Ratio with 615 kg downforce @ 100mph and 2,500 kg @ 200mph (high downforce configuration).

The hypercar is designed, built, and manufactured in Los Angeles using cutting-edge technology tools that are integrated into a patented production system. This system includes automated AI based design and optimization software, patented additive manufacturing driven processes, high accuracy automated assembly and novel performance materials. This revolutionary technology enables Czinger’s design and engineering team to unlock performance and styling not before seen in the automotive industry.

Computationally engineered, printed and assembled, each component is at the frontier of theoretical performance. For example, the front upper control arm is hollow with internal structures allowing it to achieve significant mass savings compared to a traditional tooled variant, thereby greatly reducing un-sprung mass and further driving the 21C’s dominating performance.

The 21C is highly customizable both from a specification and individual personalization perspective. Presented in two fully homologated specifications, a lightweight high downforce configuration and a low drag configuration, both cars are powered by Czinger’s in-house powertrain and display its iconic design language and in-line seating architecture.

Czinger first unveiled its groundbreaking 21C in 2020 and confirmed that its halo hypercar is just the start of a family of exclusive performance vehicles created for the 21st century – all using the company’s in-house developed design and manufacturing technology and proprietary drivetrain.

For media information on the brand, 21C and interviews with the Czinger executive team, and new images of the production specification 21C please use media.czinger.com or contact us.