The Uncomfortably Slim Fiat Panda Build Leaves Us Both Impressed and Uneasy

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      The astonishingly narrow Fiat Panda you see here was designed by an Italian named Andrea Marazzi, who is undoubtedly a genius. There’s simply no other way to describe someone capable of envisioning a creation like this and actually making it a functioning vehicle, with such high-quality fit and finish that you might mistake it for a piece crafted by Fiat for an art gallery.

      Marazzi spent a year dismantling his 1993 Panda and putting it back together, reducing its width by about two-thirds. While a person can fit inside, tucking in both elbows appears to be a challenge. There is also "seating" for a passenger behind the driver, provided they don't mind perching mostly on the wheel wells.

      Although it resembles a motorcycle, Marazzi’s creation maintains all four wheels from the original Panda, which feels like another incredible achievement until you consider how small and slim the tires are on the first-generation Panda. This ultra-thin Panda has a top speed of around 9 mph, which is acceptable since going any faster would be quite frightening and pose a significant rollover hazard. In fact, this makes a Reliant Robin seem exceptionally stable.

      The steering wheel appears to be taken from a Cozy Coupe, and the entire vehicle is powered by a 24-volt DC electric motor, as there’s no need to fit a gasoline engine in such a small frame. This Panda measures just 19.6 inches in width—roughly 38 inches narrower than a standard model. As a result, only one headlight is needed, though it still includes turn signals on each side. And if you find the windshield amusing, wait until you see the teardrop-shaped rear window.

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      Thanks to Designboom for highlighting Marazzi’s work. He is also sharing a build diary series on his Instagram page, Tutti Pazzi Per Marazzi (“Everyone’s Crazy About Marazzi” in Italian—what a fantastic title); however, we won't be able to follow along since it’s not in English. Nevertheless, it will be useful to link to next time someone dismisses this puzzling Panda as merely the result of AI or Photoshop.

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