The world's narrowest car was produced in Italy: its width is only 50 centimeters

In Italy, a retired metalworker transformed a 1993 Fiat Panda that had been abandoned by its owner into the world's narrowest drivable car through an extraordinary project.

Reduced to Half a Metre After a Year-Long Effort

Italian master metalworker and mechanic Andrea Marazzi, whose family's auto-recycling plant housed a 1993 Fiat Panda, redesigned it for a different purpose.

After roughly a year of cutting, welding and redesign, the vehicle's width was reduced to just 50.20 centimeters. While most of the original parts, including the doors, roof and wheels, were retained, the result was an extremely narrow car that could be used by a single person.

Not Just an Exhibition - It Is Actually Drivable

The unconventional car did not remain merely a visual design study. According to the information provided by Guinness World Records, the vehicle is fully functional and drivable.

The microcar, converted to an electric motor, weighs 264 kilograms. It can reach a maximum speed of 15 kilometres per hour and can travel about 25 kilometres on a single charge.

With these features, the vehicle draws attention as a real microcar that, despite its extremely small size, has mobility.

Not usable on roads.

The vehicle, which holds the title of the world's narrowest drivable car, is not permitted for daily traffic use.

The custom‑built microcar is planned to be showcased mainly at fairs, events, and exhibitions. Thus, the project stands out more as an extraordinary example of engineering and craftsmanship than as a means of transport.

Social Media's New Phenomenon

Images of the vehicle moving through narrow streets and the moments it was used attracted large attention on social media in a short time.

The half‑meter‑wide car's unusual appearance, its ability to navigate tight spaces, and the fact that it was handcrafted all helped the videos reach a wide audience. The project quickly entered the social media agenda thanks to both its humorous visuals and its unconventional engineering approach.