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Brazilian develops 1,30 meter microcar that reaches 60 km/h. Learn how the smallest car on the market works based on a European classic.
Inventor Caio Strumiello, a resident of São Vicente (SP), has been gaining prominence on social media for his unusual and creative automotive creations. At 53 years old, the mechanic has accumulated a portfolio full of unique, handcrafted vehicles. Among them, his most recent invention is a microcar measuring just 1,30 meters, called the P50, which is already considered the smallest car on the national market.
Strumiello was previously known for having created the so-called “Brazilian Ferrari”, a car assembled from the body of a Ford Ka, with parts from several other models, including Chevrolet Celta, Opala and even motorcycles. Now, he is once again attracting attention with his new project based on a European classic.
Smallest car on the market was inspired by the British Peel P50
The Brazilian microcar was clearly inspired by the legendary Peel p50, a three-wheeled model created in the 1960s by the Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man. The original P50 is known as the smallest car in the world, and Strumiello decided to reinterpret it with Brazilian characteristics, building his own version from scratch.
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The project began with hand-drawn sketches, followed by cardboard molds that helped create the fiberglass body. The entire process, from planning to functional completion, took less than 30 days. The result is an ultra-compact vehicle measuring 1,30 meters long, 1,37 meters high and just 76 centimeters wide.
The structure was developed from motorized wheelchair platforms — another type of equipment that the mechanic also manufactures in his workshop. With four wheels, the model differs from the original Peel, which had only three.
Microcar reaches up to 60 km/h and has handlebars instead of a steering wheel
O Brazilian P50 can be equipped with gasoline engines 50 cm³ or 100 cm³, and its maximum speed reaches 60 km/h, depending on the configuration. The vehicle has reverse gear, headlights, turn signals, roof antenna, two functional doors, windshield, mirrors and even panel with adapted controls.
Painted in a vibrant shade of green, the microcar also draws attention for its appearance, which combines pointed headlights at the front e round lights at the rear, in addition to decorative black strips. Inside, there is space for only A person, although the creator jokes that it is possible to take two “as long as they are very thin”.
O youtuber Tiago Beloto recorded the vehicle in action on a highway in São Paulo, and the video shows Strumiello driving on the exclusive motorcycle lane, where the car fit perfectly and generated great curiosity among other drivers.
Caio Strumiello's workshop becomes a laboratory on wheels
The São Paulo mechanic's workshop is already considered a true “handmade automotive laboratory"Their inventions attract attention not only for their aesthetics, but also for their functionality and originality. The P50 reinforces this creative and technical profile, capable of transforming unusual concepts into operational machines.
In addition to the 1,30 meter microcar, Strumiello had already created the popular “Brazilian Ferrari”, which also gained prominence on social media and in specialized media.
Brazilian Ferrari was made with parts from Ford, Chevrolet and Suzuki
The “Brazilian Ferrari” is another example of Strumiello’s skill in adapt vehicles. The model was built with the structure of a 1997 Ford Ka and parts of the chassis of a buggy. The work required technical knowledge and aesthetic sense to create something unique, with a look similar to that of super sports cars.
The entire body was molded in fiberglass, while several elements came from other models. The headlights are from Celtic Chevrolet first generation, but were installed vertically to create a new style. The rear-view mirrors, which resemble those of a Ferrari, were taken from a suzuki burgman.
Despite its striking appearance, the model has not undergone any special engine preparation. Under the hood is the well-known engine 1.6 Ford Zetec Rocam, totally original, which delivers 95 hp of power and 14,1 kgfm of torque, always using gasoline. The exchange rate is 5-speed manual.
Inventions with bold looks and real functionality
Caio Strumiello's creations combine creativity, recycling of parts and technical knowledge, generating functional and unique models, even without the resources of a traditional automaker. Whether through passion or ingenuity, the mechanic transforms his garage into a stage for experiences that go beyond the standards of the automotive industry — but are enchanting due to their authenticity.
O smallest car on the Brazilian market, the 1,30 meter microcar, is just another example of how it is possible to reinvent mobility with alternative, accessible and creative solutions — proving that, to innovate in the automotive world, it is not always necessary to be giant.
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