Nanico P50

Created by Brazilian engineer Caio Strumiello, the Nanico P50 manages to outdo its English inspiration Peel P50 by being even smaller in nearly every dimension.

The idea began as hand-drawn sketches before being shaped into cardboard molds, eventually taking its final fiberglass form in just 20 days.

Measuring only 1.30 m (51.2 in) long, 1.37 m (54 in) tall, and a mere 76 cm (29.9 in) wide, the Nanico is tiny even by microcar standards. For comparison, the Peel P50 — once recognized as the world’s smallest car — comes in at 1.34 m (52.75 in) long, 1 m (40 in) tall, and 90 cm (35.43 in) wide.

Strumiello built the car on a platform derived from the motorized wheelchairs he also manufactures in his workshop.

The entire process, from first sketch to completed vehicle, took less than a month. Despite its minuscule proportions, the Nanico P50 includes a windshield, roof antenna, headlights, hazard lights, two doors, side mirrors, and even four wheels — one more than the three-wheeled Peel that inspired it.

Depending on configuration, the car is powered by either a 50 cc or 100 cc gasoline engine, with a top speed of around 60 km/h (37 mph). Recently, YouTuber Tiago Beloto showcased the quirky creation, filming Strumiello piloting the little car on a São Paulo highway, where it slipped neatly into the motorcycle lane and drew plenty of attention along the way.