This is going to be a fun one.
5 insane cars you won’t believe are street legal.
Let's cut this intro short and let's just get right into it
We will start this list off with the Peel P50.
This car was listed in the 2010 Guinness world records as the smallest production car ever
made.
Its style was greatly inspired to be a mixture of the original mini Cooper and the BMW bubble
car.
At just 53 inches long and a width and height of around 40 inches, it is incredibly hard
to believe that this car is road legal.
But it is!
And did I mention it only weighs 130 pounds!
Imagine that, you driving a vehicle that can potentially weigh less than you.
It was originally manufactured from 1962-1965 by the Peel manufacturing company on the isle
of man.
It was designed as a city car that can accommodate an adult and get this..a shopping bag.
The P50 comes equipped with a 49cc engine that produces a whopping 4.2 HP and depending
on how much the driver weighs can reach a top speed of up to 40MPH.
Definitely not a car you're going to do some racing in.
You get one door, one wiper blade, one headlight, and a handle on the rear to manually position
the car since a reverse gear doesn't exist.
Only 50 P50 cars were produced and 27 are known to still exist.
One was sold not to long ago for around $176K. You're probably thinking that a car this small
can't possibly accommodate taller people.
You'd be surprised!
The P50 was featured on Top Gear, in fact their third most watched video on YouTube.
6 ft 5 Jeremy Clarkson managed to drive this car to work during the episode.
Unreal!
Thanks to that episode of top gear production for the P50 started back up again and are
available in both an electric model and petrol model with an actual reverse gear for around
$16K. Sure there are better options out there for the same price?
But can you park them in your living room?
Probably not.
Next car is the flatmobile.
It's considered the lowest street legal car ever built.
Just 19 inches tall!, Not even 2 feet.
Take a guess, what vehicle does this one remind you of?
The Batmobile!
That's exactly what custom car builder Perry Watkins from Aylesbury, England wanted.
He thought it would be smart to build a car that resembles a batmobile but call it the
flatmobile.
This is the same guy that created the tiny wind-up car and the fast food vehicle that
are both street legal as well!
The Flatmobile is based off a Hillman Imp and uses the same rear mounted 875cc engine.
Watkins added some fins, a pair of1959 Cadillac tail lamps and a jet engine.
Yeah that's right a jet engine which he built from a turbocharger from a Volvo truck.
And it works too!
Looking to get one of these?
You're out of luck.
This is a one of a kind vehicle was auctioned for $15K back 2012 at a Bonhams auction.
I'll tell you this, the flatmobile definitely doesn't look like it provides a comfortable
ride, but how cool would it be to drive around in it with a Batman outfit on.
3rd car on the list is the Tramontana R edition.
Mash together the looks of a fighter jet and a formula 1 race car and this is what you
get.
Definitely not the prettiest looking vehicle as it sort of resembles a insect.
This car was originally manufactured in Spain and first showcased as a concept back in 2015
at the Geneva Motor Show then modified for production.
It was named after a very strong wind that blows into Spain from the north which is rumored
to make people living there to go mad.
So in other words this car can be described as crazy.
When it comes to speed this is quite the machine.
It's powered by a Mercedes-Benz turbo 5.5 liter V12 that produces 720HP and 680lb-ft
of torque to the rear wheels.
It actually has a switch that allows you to dial the performance between two settings.
The 550HP setting which is meant for regular street driving and the 720HP setting for track
use.
At its highest setting it can run a 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of just
over 200mph.
As far as features goes, the entire chassis is carbon fiber, you get a 6 speed sequential
manual gearbox, and carbon ceramic brakes.
Also the windows don't open but heat shouldn't be an issue if driving in one of these as
there are vents all over with a strong AC system.
You also get 2 tandem style seats which you gotta admit, look pretty cool.
Only 10-12 of these are made a year and it'll run anywhere between 550K -1mil depending
on options.
YIKES.
Moving on
Next car is the watercar Panther.
The successor to the python, which broke speed records for a amphibious vehicle.
It was introduced in 2013 by Dave March after being in development for 14 years.
Talk about commitment.
The Panther is solely based off a Jeep compact SUV and carries a V6 Honda engine that produces
305 HP.
It's actually the same engine found in the second generation Acura MDX.
Obviously what makes this car very unique is its ability to drive on land and also drive
on water.
And it's legal either way.
Using it's hydraulic off-road suspense It can transform from a car to speed boat in
just 15 seconds, making it very versatile as a getaway vehicle.
You can exit the freeway and drive straight on to a nearby Biscayne Bay, and wha la, you're
in a boat.
Sounds like something you'd see in the movies.
There are reports that this unusual vehicle gets a ton of attention from cops patrolling
the waters.
In fact in a episode of the show “secret lives of the super rich” a patrol offer
ended up pulling over the Panther vehicle in the middle of shooting an episode.
Want one of these?
Just know they don't come cheap.
They can range anywhere from $139k-172K.
Partly because everything about the Panther is pretty much customizable for it's buyer.
The watercar Panther has been quite the hit among the very wealthy.
The crown Prince of Dubai owns several of these and so do many silicon valley billionaires.
The fifth and final insane street legal car on the list is the Eliica which stands for
Electric Lithium-Ion car.
This vehicle was designed by a team at Keio University in Tokyo and first showcased back
in 2004.
Quite a bizarre vehicle having 8 wheels and tipping scale at 5300 lbs, it was faster than
a Porsche 911 turbo at the time.
What?!!
This car was able to reach 230 mph on Italy's Nordo high speed track.
Thanks to all 8 wheels having their own independent electric motor pushing 80hp each the eliica
can run a 0-60 in just 4 seconds.
For a car that is as large and heavy as this one that's quite the performance.
That's electric vehicles for you.
There are two models available.
A speed model that has a top speed of 230 mph and a range of 120 miles and acceleration
model that has a top speed of 120 MPH and a 200 mile range.
Considering the amount of batteries it carries the Eliica apparently can have it's batteries
fully charged in just ten hours.
If you want a luxury limo style car that packs a punch, prepare to fork over some serious
cash.
It'll run you around $255K.
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