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An Italian Mechanic Turns a 1993 Fiat Panda into an Electric Car Just 20 Inches Wide, Handmade with Original Parts and Now a Contender for the Title of World’s Narrowest Vehicle
The Italian mechanic and YouTuber Andrea Marazzi made international headlines by transforming a 1993 Fiat Panda into something entirely unusual: an electric car that is only 20 centimeters wide, enough to accommodate only the driver. The project, which seems like it came from an artificial intelligence experiment, is completely real and was handcrafted over 12 months of intense work.
A Fiat That Became a Global Phenomenon
Named the Flat Fiat, the vehicle retains 99% of the original parts of the classic model, including the four wheels, but features an ultra-thin chassis and a single front headlight. Marazzi wanted to prove that it was possible to create the narrowest drivable car in the world using repurposed materials from his own junkyard.
The result is a car that measures 11.2 feet in length, 4.8 feet in height, and just 20 inches in width, with a total weight of 582 lbs. Despite its eccentric appearance, the small car is 100% electric and reaches a top speed of 9 mph, with a range of 15 miles per charge—modest figures but impressive considering the experimental goal of the project.
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Creativity, Patience, and a “Crazy” Idea
In an interview, Andrea Marazzi explained that it all started as a fun idea at his automotive dismantling yard.
“It all started here, in our junkyard, but above all, with a crazy idea,” said the creator. “It was a year of cutting, welding, failing, and laughing. A year chasing something that no one had done: the narrowest Panda in the world.”
The project ended up becoming a viral hit on social media, attracting millions of views and inspiring other mechanics and creators to explore new forms of automotive art.
A Record in Sight
After seeing his invention become a global phenomenon, Marazzi is now seeking official recognition from Guinness World Records as the narrowest car ever built.
Although the vehicle is not certified for public roads, it serves its main purpose: to showcase the human capacity to reinvent the impossible — even from a simple old car from a junkyard.
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