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Brazilian Develops Microcar of 1.30 Meter That Reaches 60 km/h. Discover How the Smallest Car in the Market Works Based on a European Classic.
The inventor Caio Strumiello, a resident of São Vicente (SP), has gained prominence on social media for his unusual and creative automotive creations. At 53 years old, the mechanic has a portfolio filled with unique handmade vehicles. Among them, his most recent invention is a microcar measuring just 1.30 meters, named P50, which is already considered the smallest car in the national market.
Strumiello previously gained recognition for creating the so-called “Brazilian Ferrari“, a car built from the body of a Ford Ka, using parts from various other models, including Chevrolet Celta, Opala, and even motorcycles. Now, he is once again drawing attention with his new project based on a European classic.
Smallest Car in 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 started 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 in length, 1.37 meters in height, and only 76 centimeters in width.
The structure was developed from the platforms of motorized wheelchairs — 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 Steering Wheel
The Brazilian P50 can be equipped with gasoline engines of 50 cm³ or 100 cm³, and its top speed reaches 60 km/h, depending on the configuration. The vehicle features reverse gear, headlights, turn signals, a rooftop antenna, two functional doors, a windshield, mirrors, and even a dashboard with adapted controls.
Painted in a vibrant shade of green, the microcar also catches attention with its appearance, which combines pointed headlights in the front and round taillights in the back, as well as decorative black stripes. Inside, there is space for only one person, although the creator jokingly claims that it is possible to fit two “as long as they are very slim.”
The youtuber Tiago Beloto recorded the vehicle in action on a highway in São Paulo, and the video shows Strumiello driving in the exclusive motorcycle lane, where the car fit perfectly and generated great curiosity from other drivers.
Caio Strumiello’s Workshop Turns into a Laboratory on Wheels
The workshop of the São Paulo mechanic is already considered a true “artisanal automotive laboratory“. His 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 specialized media.
Brazilian Ferrari Was Made with Parts from Ford, Chevrolet, and Suzuki
The “Brazilian Ferrari” is another example of Strumiello’s ability to adapt vehicles. The model was constructed with the structure of a 1997 Ford Ka and parts from the chassis of a buggy. The work required technical knowledge and aesthetic sense to create something unique, with a look similar to that of supercars.
All the bodywork was molded in fiberglass, while several elements came from other models. The headlights are from the first generation Chevrolet Celta, but they were installed vertically to create a new style. The mirrors, which resemble those of a Ferrari, were taken from a Suzuki Burgman.
Despite its striking appearance, the model did not undergo special motor preparation. Under the hood lies the well-known 1.6 Zetec Rocam engine from Ford, completely original, delivering 95 hp of power and 14.1 kgfm of torque, always using gasoline. The transmission is a 5-speed manual.
Inventions with Bold Design 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 out of passion or ingenuity, the mechanic transforms his garage into a stage for experiments that defy the standards of the automotive industry — but delight with authenticity.
The smallest car in 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 a giant.
Excelente texto, apenas uma correção, ele não é morador de São Vicente e sim de São Paulo, zona sul.
Parabéns! Aí está a solução para mobilidade urbana em São Paulo, já que, a nova lei de zoneamento constroem prédios de mais de 20 andares nas periferias, sem infra estrutura viária para os munícipes.