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Metro
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
World's narrowest car might finally make it easy to park
A mechanic has built a car so slim that it looks like the photo was taken in a fun house mirror. The blue car only has space for the driver and possibly one passenger in the back, though we wouldn't be keen to contort ourselves into there. Just 50cm wide, the car is about the width of a pillow, and has room for just one headlamp on the front. It would be very easy to reverse park with it though, so we'll give it that. Unfortuntately, you won't be able to buy one though, unless perhaps if you contact its owner director to make you a bespoke new one. Andrea Marazzi, 30, made it especially for a festival in Italy celebrating 45 years of the Fiat Panda. He used original materials from a 1993 model to make the new look electric Panda, which doesn't look any different from the side, then seems comically 2D once you see it head on. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was a popular sight at the festival in Pandino, southeast of Milan, and has since gone viral. He is reportedly preparing an official application for it to be recognised by Guinness World Records as the narrowest car ever built. The car includes the original rear seat, but modified so only the very smallest could perch their bottom on it. Even the front seat is also very pinched, much narrower than in a standard version. According to DesignBoom, it weighs 264 kg, is 145 cm tall, and 50cm side. At a top speed of only 15km and range of 25km on a full charge, the catch is that it's not road legal, with its motor taken from an e-scooter. Mr Marazzi built the car at the scrapyard and workshop owned by his family, Autodemolizione Marazzi in Bagnolo Cremasco. More Trending He says its sturdier than it looks. Would you drive a car this thin? Yeah, it would save space In a video on Instagram, he showed how it would not just tip over even when given a significant shove. 'Many people think that it will tip over just by blowing but they are wrong,' he said in Italian. 'Look here – you have to push it a little and it will wobble but it won't [fall over].' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: How the €1 European house scheme actually works MORE: First picture of builder, 35, killed after being 'sucked into plane engine' MORE: Hero sniffer dog killed by 'cowards' who gave him sausages with nails in them
Mint
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Optical illusion on wheels? Italian man turns '93 Flat Panda into thinnest car ever!
Every day, a new optical illusion takes the internet by storm. Whether it is looking for an odd man out of word or shape, these brain teasers leave the people in splits since the answers are often hiding in plain sight. The internet which has seen its fair share of strange inventions was perplexed after seeing a viral video of 1993 vintage Flat Panda. The car, from the side resembles an optical illusion, but the second you catch a front-facing glimpse, its bizarre proportions become hilariously obvious. The vehicle, which has been transformed by Italian builder Andrea Marazzi, only fits one person, albeit barely! The clip was shared last month and the video has gone viral. Marazzi, according to a Times report, spent an entire year transforming the compact hatchback into what is now being dubbed as the world's narrowest car. The vehicle, which is just 20 inches wide, but the car is fully functional. The low-speed electric vehicle looks like it has been through a giant hydraulic press. A video of the car showed Marazzi confidently cruising down a street in the narrow Fiat Panda. From the side, the car looks normal. However, when seen head-on, it appears as though the vehicle was sliced in half. The clip quickly sparked amusement and disbelief, with users comparing the car to everything from a 'toothpick on wheels' to a 'New York apartment'. Some even joked about the car being as narrow as their current budget. 'I wanna see him take a curve at high speeds like those motorcycles races,' a user quipped. Another user commented, 'This dude is driving a NY apartment.' However, Marazzi's Panda is not just a fun experiment, it is a one-of-a-kind prototype, modified entirely by hand. The narrow vehicle, which still has four wheels, albeit tightly packed together, and runs on electric power. While it is certainly not built for speed, safety, or practicality, the car has already won hearts online, and earned Marazzi the unofficial title of 'automotive illusionist'. The narrowest known car is a modified 1993 Fiat Panda, measuring just 20 inches wide, built by Italian inventor Andrea Marazzi. It can seat only one person and is fully electric. It's completely real. A video posted on Instagram shows the builder, Andrea Marazzi, driving the vehicle, which is fully functional, though not exactly road-trip ready. While Marazzi's Panda is technically drivable, it's unlikely to meet standard requirements.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Meet the world's slimmest car: Narrower than a motorbike and the width of a pillow
A car skinnier than a motorbike and barely wider than a pillow? That's exactly what mechanic Andrea Marazzi unveiled at the Panda a Pandino 2025 event in Italy. Nicknamed 'Panda for One,' the vehicle is just 19 inches wide—making it officially the thinnest car in the world . Unveiled during the 45th anniversary of the Fiat Panda (June 19–22, 2025), this single-seater electric car stunned attendees with its ultra-slim, cartoon-like appearance. Painted in pastel blue, it boasts one front headlight, thin four wheels, and two wing mirrors that make up a significant portion of its width. Though it resembles a 2D sketch brought to life, the Panda for One is fully functional—capable of moving forward and backward, steering, and braking thanks to a compact electric motor. Inside, it features a single front seat, a tiny optional back seat for a child, manual windows, and a trunk just big enough for a small microwave. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo — BarlamanToday (@BarlamanToday) The driver enters through a single door, and rear passengers (if any) must squeeze in from the front. The creator even joked in a viral video that his mom had 'shrunk the car in the wash,' as he showcased its compact interiors, miniature vents, and signature Fiat steering wheel. Live Events Despite its toy-like size, the car is a fully roadworthy prototype and has drawn global praise for its ingenuity. One fan called it a 'work of art,' while another hailed its craftsmanship and creativity. This quirky invention isn't Marazzi's first—he's known for building extreme automotive creations. But the Panda for One has definitely turned heads at Pandino, attracting Fiat lovers from across Europe including France, Germany, Portugal, and Austria.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
World's THINNEST car measuring just 19in wide that's skinnier than a motorbike is unveiled… & it works if you can fit in
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE world's thinnest car has been unveiled, measuring up at just 19 inches wide - making it more narrow than a motorbike. Shocking footage showed the unprecedented vehicle being driven around town slowly by its creator as stunned bystanders walked alongside it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The world's thinnest car has been unveiled Credit: NEXTA 3 It came in at just 19 inches wide Credit: NEXTA 3 The car has been dubbed Panda for one Credit: NEXTA The model - which is the same width as a standard pillow - and has been dubbed Panda for one for its tiny capacity. The light blue car almost appears like a 2D cartoon due to how astonishingly thin it is. It has just one headlight at the front, and what appear to be two tiny indicator lights to either side of it. The car does, however, have four wheels - despite how narrow its body is. The vehicle measures at just a third of the width of the Panda 141, the first rendition of the iconic car, and around a quarter of the new Grande Panda. Its wheels are also extremely thin - but are no match for the incredibly tiny interior. Inside the record-breaking car there is one front seat, but behind that is an extra back seat which could bring the bizarre car's total seat count to two. There is only one door for the driver though, so anyone wanting to squeeze in the back will have to enter through the front door and climb in the rear. The back seat would probably be big enough to only hold a child, and not another full-sized adult. A black Fiat steering wheel sits ahead of the driving seat, while the car also features wind-down windows. The car also has two poking out wing mirrors - which probably account for nearly a third of the car's total width. Dubai billionaire businessman slammed for gifting baby daughter £500,000 bright pink Rolls Royce for her first birthday In the viral video of the car, its owner jibed that his mum had put his car in the wash, causing it to shrink. He said of his groundbreaking motor: "Look at this perfection." But he proceeded to give tour of the incredible car with chairs the size of skis, a minuscule ventilation unit and a boot the width of a small microwave. Unfortunately, the car cannot reach very high speeds - possibly due to its small electric engine. Although its inventor did take the car for a ride to prove that it actually works, its top acceleration is limited. Marazzi said: "Obviously it works, electrically it goes forward, backward, steers, brakes. Does everything." It was unveiled as part of Panda a Pandino, the seventh rendition of the event which celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Fiat Panda from June 19 to 22. Fiat Panda enthusiasts from Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal came to Pandino in Italy to participate and display variations of the model. The mechanic who built the one-of-a-kind car is named Andrea Marazzi - who has created oher "extreme" models like this in the past. One viewer commented on his YouTube video, calling the car a "work of art". Meanwhile another said: "Fantastic idea but above all it seems to me to be excellent workmanship."
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
World's THINNEST car measuring just 19in wide that's skinnier than a motorbike is unveiled… & it works if you can fit in
THE world's thinnest car has been unveiled, measuring up at just 19 inches wide - making it more narrow than a motorbike. Shocking footage showed the unprecedented vehicle being driven around town slowly by its creator as stunned bystanders walked alongside it. Advertisement 3 The world's thinnest car has been unveiled Credit: NEXTA 3 It came in at just 19 inches wide Credit: NEXTA 3 The car has been dubbed Panda for one Credit: NEXTA The The It has just one headlight at the front, and what appear to be two tiny indicator lights to either side of it. The car does, however, have four Advertisement READ MORE MOTORS The vehicle measures at just a third of the width of the Panda 141, the first rendition of the Its wheels are also extremely thin - but are no match for the incredibly tiny interior. Inside the record-breaking car there is one front seat, but behind that is an extra back seat which could bring the bizarre car's total seat count to two. There is only one door for the driver though, so anyone wanting to squeeze in the back will have to enter through the front door and climb in the rear. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest The back seat would probably be big enough to only hold a child, and not another full-sized adult. A black Fiat steering wheel sits ahead of the driving seat, while the car also features wind-down windows. The car also has two poking out wing mirrors - which probably account for nearly a third of the car's total width. Dubai billionaire businessman slammed for gifting baby daughter £500,000 bright pink Rolls Royce for her first birthday In the viral video of the car, its owner jibed that his mum had put his car in the wash, causing it to shrink. Advertisement He said of his groundbreaking motor: "Look at this perfection." But he proceeded to give tour of the incredible car with chairs the size of skis, a minuscule ventilation unit and a boot the width of a small microwave. Unfortunately, the car cannot reach very high speeds - possibly due to its small electric engine. Although its inventor did take the car for a ride to prove that it actually works, its top acceleration is limited. Advertisement Marazzi said: "Obviously it works, electrically it goes forward, backward, steers, brakes. Does everything." It was unveiled as part of Panda a Pandino, the seventh rendition of the event which celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Fiat Panda from June 19 to 22. Fiat Panda enthusiasts from Germany, France, The mechanic who built the one-of-a-kind car is named Andrea Marazzi - who has created oher "extreme" models like this in the past. Advertisement One viewer commented on his YouTube video, calling the car a "work of art". Meanwhile another said: "Fantastic idea but above all it seems to me to be excellent workmanship."
