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World’s Thinnest Car Debuts at Fiat Panda Anniversary in Italy

Measuring just 19 inches across, this fully functional electric micro-Panda has drawn widespread amusement on social media.

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Overview

  • Created by Italian inventor Andrea Marazzi for the Panda a Pandino celebration in Pandino, Italy, the modified Fiat Panda marks the model’s 45th anniversary.
  • At 19 inches wide—narrower than a motorbike—the car retains four wheels, wind-down windows, a black Fiat steering wheel and seating for up to two, with a child-sized rear bench.
  • Powered by a small electric motor, the micro-Panda can move forward, reverse, steer and brake, though its narrow track limits top speed.
  • Enthusiasts from Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal attended the June 19–22 event, where the vehicle made its debut among dozens of Panda variations.
  • Videos of the car have gone viral, prompting social media users to compare it to a toothpick or New York apartment and joke about its handling.