Pininfarina Battista now available to race in Forza

The Pininfarina Battista is now available to drive in Forza Motorsport.

The electric hyper GT is being offered as a free download in the video game series' latest update, marking the first time the Pininfarina brand has appeared in the series. Aspiring racers will be able to take the car on a host of virtual tracks including Spa-Francorchamps, Laguna Seca, the Nurburgring, and Suzuka all within the game.

The car is said to offered as a Spotlight Reward Vehicle, which players can purchase with in-game credits and race in the 'Contemporary Tour' events within the game's Career mode. The car will also feature in two of Forza Motorsport's multiplayer modes.

Fans of the Pininfarina Battista will further be able to personalise their Battista in over 1,000 different ways, choosing from one of three factory colours, or one of the many virtually-imagined shades, as well as over 300 alloy wheel choices.