At a mere 54 inches long and just 41 inches wide, the legendary Peel P50 currently holds the record for the smallest automobile to go into production.
It has no reverse gear thus proving difficult to maneuver in tight situations.
Having only one headlight, door and powered by a diminutive powerplant, its design stands as a symbol of automotive minimalism.
Originally manufactured in the 1960s on the Isle of Man, the Peel P50 was the Brainchild of serial inventor and Peel Engineering Company’s owner Cyril Cannell.
He envisioned an ultra compact, exceptionally small commuter car capable travelling at 40 mph while comfortably seating one adult carrying a briefcase.
Production ceased in 1964 with only fifty Peel P50s ever being produced. In 2010, production of a replica version was started by a newly formed company, called Peel Engineering Ltd based in England.
Externally this car was very similar to the original but with many major mechanical differences in the suspension, steering and drivetrain.
Every Peel P50 is hand built in Great Britain. Each one individually constructed to their owner’s personal requirements just as they did it back in the 1960s.
Peel P50 has a rack and pinion steering, an automatic gearbox, fully independent suspension, all wheel braking, and perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
They come equipped as standard with an electric windscreen wiper, windscreen washer and a leather seat.
P50 is powered by a small single cylinder 49cc 2 stroke engine that produces 4.2bhp @ 6,600rpm.
The speed is usually restricted from the factory at 45 km/h (28 mph) by a computerized system, but can be increased at the buyer's request.
It has no reverse gear thus proving difficult to maneuver in tight situations.
Having only one headlight, door and powered by a diminutive powerplant, its design stands as a symbol of automotive minimalism.
Originally manufactured in the 1960s on the Isle of Man, the Peel P50 was the Brainchild of serial inventor and Peel Engineering Company’s owner Cyril Cannell.
He envisioned an ultra compact, exceptionally small commuter car capable travelling at 40 mph while comfortably seating one adult carrying a briefcase.
Production ceased in 1964 with only fifty Peel P50s ever being produced. In 2010, production of a replica version was started by a newly formed company, called Peel Engineering Ltd based in England.
Externally this car was very similar to the original but with many major mechanical differences in the suspension, steering and drivetrain.
Every Peel P50 is hand built in Great Britain. Each one individually constructed to their owner’s personal requirements just as they did it back in the 1960s.
Peel P50 has a rack and pinion steering, an automatic gearbox, fully independent suspension, all wheel braking, and perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
They come equipped as standard with an electric windscreen wiper, windscreen washer and a leather seat.
P50 is powered by a small single cylinder 49cc 2 stroke engine that produces 4.2bhp @ 6,600rpm.
The speed is usually restricted from the factory at 45 km/h (28 mph) by a computerized system, but can be increased at the buyer's request.
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