The adventurous legacy of Pininfarina
Mads van Appeldoorn
April 13, 2023
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From iconic designs to intensive motorsport collaborations with Momo
Most of you might have heard of Pininfarina. Pininfarina is a name synonymous with automotive design excellence. The Italian car design firm was founded in 1930 by Battista “Pinin” Farina, and since then has created some of the most iconic and beautiful cars in history. From its early days to its current collaborations with Momo, Pininfarina has always been at the forefront of automotive design and technology.
A rich history of iconic (motorsport) designs
Pininfarina has designed some of the most iconic cars of the 20th century, including the Ferrari Testarossa, Alfa Romeo Spider, and the Lancia Delta Integrale. The company’s designs are renowned for their beauty, elegance, and timeless appeal. Pininfarina has worked with many of the world’s leading car manufacturers, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce.
Pininfarina has also had a significant presence in the world of motorsports. The company has designed cars for numerous racing teams, including Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Pininfarina’s designs have won numerous races and championships, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Mille Miglia. Pininfarina’s racing success has helped to cement its position as one of the world’s leading car design firms.
Pininfarina’s designs for Porsche
Pininfarina has worked with many leading car manufacturers over the years, including Porsche. Pininfarina designed the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1, which was introduced in 1974. The car was a significant departure from previous Porsche designs, with a radical new body style that was optimized for aerodynamics and speed. The 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 went on to win numerous races and championships, cementing Pininfarina’s position as a leading car design firm.
Momo Pininfarina box
pininfarina + Momo Logo
An intensive collaboration with Momo
Pininfarina and Momo have a deep and long-standing relationship that dates back to the 1960s. Pininfarina has designed some of the most iconic cars of the 20th century, including the Ferrari Testarossa, the Alfa Romeo Spider, and the Lancia Delta Integrale. Many of these cars were equipped with Momo steering wheels, which have become synonymous with high-performance driving.
In the 1970s, Pininfarina and Momo collaborated on the design of the Ferrari 512 BB, which was equipped with a Momo steering wheel. This partnership continued into the 1980s, with Pininfarina designing the Ferrari F40 and the Momo steering wheel being a standard feature on the car.
Pininfarina and Momo’s collaboration has continued into the 21st century, with Pininfarina designing the Maserati Birdcage 75th, which was equipped with a custom Momo steering wheel. The two companies have also collaborated on the design of the Momo Edition Pininfarina Cambiano pen, a luxurious writing instrument inspired by the world of high-performance cars.
In conclusion, Pininfarina is a company with a rich history of iconic designs and motorsports success. From its collaborations with Porsche to its intensive partnership with Momo, Pininfarina has always been at the forefront of automotive design and technology. The company’s legacy is a testament to its commitment to excellence, and we can’t wait to see what Pininfarina will create next. And by the way, that NOS Momo Pininfarina steering wheel is for sale here.
Momo Pininfarina steering wheel
Momo Pininfarina steering wheel
