The vehicle, dubbed the Flat Fiat, was created by Italian mechanic Andrea Marazzi at his Autodemolizione Marazzi facility. The project involved cutting, welding, and reassembling a 1993 Fiat Panda over the course of one year. Approximately 99% of the components used in the build were salvaged from the original donor car.
The finished car measures 50.20 centimeters in width, 3.40 meters in length, and 1.45 meters in height, with a total weight of approximately 264 kilograms. It features a single-seat cabin, a small steering wheel, one headlight, and two taillights. The vehicle is powered by an electric scooter motor paired with a 24-volt battery.
Performance metrics for the Flat Fiat include a top speed of approximately 15 kilometers per hour and a range of about 25 kilometers. While the car is fully functional, it lacks road-legal certification and is restricted to use on closed circuits for exhibition purposes only. There are no plans for commercial production.
Guinness World Records officially certified the vehicle as the world's narrowest drivable car in September 2026. The record specifically evaluates vehicle width rather than total volume. At 50.20 centimeters wide, the Flat Fiat is less than half the width of a Renault Twizy, which typically measures between 120 and 140 centimeters.
