The Flatmobile … move over Batman!
I am totally sure that now, you will all agree with me - we live in a crazy world! Proof needed? Ok! Meet Flatmobile, a vehicle that was officially recognized by the Guiness World Records as the lowest street car. More than this, the Flatmobile is completely legal, so you won’t have any problems with the law when taking this beauty outside for a insane ride. Can you imagine that this car is only 19 inch / 48 cm tall?
The construction of this British concept took about two years but it is worth it. It all started on 20-10-2006 with two donor Hillman Imps and it ended on 05-03-2008.
Here are some technical specifications:
Donor car -1963 Hillman Imp
30″ height sectioned out from body
Ground clearance -2″
Height-19″
Length-12′2″
Width-5′ 5″
Combustion Engine-Hillman Imp 875 Sport
Jet engine-DIY gas turbine
Suspension rear-Standard springs and shocks on rear but cut down
Suspension front-Avro shocks with adjustable height 4″ springs
Wheels-Cosmic alloys 10×6J
Tyres-Goodyear Eagles 205 x 50 x 10
Here are some pictures with this car:
- Flatmobile - the build:
- Flatmobile on the road
32 Responses to “The Flatmobile … move over Batman!”
By Anon on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
So even you can be run over by a Mini
By Hmm on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
It has a jet too? How the hell did all that fit into 19″? I think my transmission on my small sedan is taller than 19″
By Mike on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
This car may coin a new way to pass another car, like an SUV or a truck: undertaking. Awesome.
By John Boyd on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.
By Greg on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
This is amazing!
By Boal on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
That’s great, if I can’t find a parking spot, I’ll just park on your car
By flanksteak on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
But they made it an open car, what a cop out!
Just kidding, fun custom…
By Jean on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
Now all it needs to do is fly over the taller cars. :[
By Baron Von Kerplunk on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
that is magic.
does the jet serve a purpose?
or is it just for the hell of it?
any chance of a video?
By danny on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
Where do you see a jet?
By Jay on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
Where do you see a jet?
By Jay on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
There is not a “jet” on this car. The 8th pic down is a turbo chager with a very short exhaust oulet and a spark plug to ignite
unburned fuel. This can be achieved on most any car and was pretty common back in the 50’s and yes it is pretty cool!
By Benjamin Barcomb on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
I think its pretty cool yet kinda stupid at the same time. why make a car that is flat? Think about it………. Kinda stupid. And You can only drive it on sunny days no top. Thats what i think.
By Beej on Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
Want one. Want one now.
By Stephen on Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
Why make it? Because you can. It doesn’t have to have a purpose, it just needs to be something that the owners enjoy!
By Stephen on Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
And by the way, I think it’s really cool.
By SEOAdsenseThemes.com on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
The firemen would have a hard time looking for their upperbody in case of an accident with another vehicle.
By Ston on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
Watch out for any slopes, otherwise the front and back ends will end up quite torn up.
By Chris on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
I’d rather have the imps
By colin on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
YOU CAN UNDERTAKE SOMEONE.
By Steven on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
I want one!
By web design company on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply
Awesome and very creative one!
By Marvin on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
This post is in response to Jay’s comment. That is a turbo, you are right. BUT!!!it is the main component of a home built turbine jet engine. It is not a flame thrower as in the fifties. Yes, that is a spark-plug as in a flame thrower set up. That is also a key component to a home built turbine. So ask your question again,,,where is the jet engine? Answer: you were looking at it but did not see the whole picture.
By Baron Von Kerplunk on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
In response to Jay and for anyone whos interested in havin a look at the car in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJehLL24kuQ
Thanks to Marvin for clearing up the details,
more here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y72CTGvMVgQ
thanks for the details Mircea!
By Marvin on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply
No problem. I hate to see a great work of engineering go without its deserved props. What kind of thrust does the jet make? I have always wanted to build a DIY jet motor but haven’t found the right project to justify one.
By Jay on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply
You know after taking another looking at this again and doing 5 min of research on how a turbine engine works this set up has all the properties of a turbine engine. Sorry to doubt, I understand how this setup works as a DIY turbine engine. Great job!
By Jay on Sep 1, 2008 | Reply
How much thrust does it creat?