In the automotive world, the search for personalization and exclusivity leads enthusiasts to make surprising modifications to their vehicles.
One of the most radical trends is the extreme drawdown, where cars are adjusted to stay as close to the ground as possible.
In 2014, British artist Perry Watkins introduced the world to the Flatmobile, a vehicle that entered the Guinness Book as the lowest car in the world, with only 48.26 centimeters tall.
In 2023, the YouTube channel Carmageddon took the concept of relegation to a new level by modifying a Fiat Panda first generation.
The team cut the body at the height of the windows, removing the entire lower part and leaving only the roof, columns and windows.
The result is a vehicle that resembles a car “lid”, with minimal height in relation to the ground.
To move the vehicle, a small gasoline engine and three wheels were installed: a large one at the front, responsible for steering, and two smaller ones at the rear.
While these vehicles may not be practical for everyday use, they represent the creativity and passion for customization that permeates automotive culture.
Whether it’s the pioneering Flatmobile, the innovation of the lowered Fiat Panda or the boldness of the modified Lada Niva, each project contributes to the rich tapestry of modifications that delight and surprise enthusiasts around the world.