The most “flat” cars in the world
Many produced supercars attract attention when possessing a limited height of only 1m. The following is a rating of such low, “flat” cars.
Ford GT40
Height: 40 inches / 101.6cm
Could be the famous car Most on this list, the GT40 shows off its flat, low profile proudly. The number 40 in the car’s name comes from the vehicle’s official height of 40 inches.
Ford GT40 |
Originally built to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it performed its role admirably, claiming four straight wins on the Circuit de la Sarthe.
The MkIV GT40 remains the only American-designed and built car to ever win the Le Mans title, thanks in no small part to the massive 7-liter V8 hidden beneath the bodywork. Only 107 were produced and even fewer cars were delivered to customers.
Caterham 7
Height: 40 inches / 101.6cm
The Caterham 7 has a long history, starting with the Lotus Seven in 1957. The car has a ‘vintage’ feel to the design, from the distinct headlights to the lack of weather resistance, afternoon and evening. Low height is one of the car’s limitations but it is enthusiastically supported by enthusiasts.
Caterham 7 |
Lamborghini Countach
Height: 42.1 inches / 106.9cm
From a dominant position on the track, the Lamborghini Countach is now one of the greatest supercars of all time. At just 42.1 inches, it’s barely taller than the GT40, and rivals Ford in terms of performance.
Lamborghini Countach |
The Countach is one of the first ‘supercars’ to have the ability to move on the road in a car that is the crazy design of the car.
Lotus Europa
Height: 42 inches / 106.7cm
Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘simplify and add lightness’ is reflected in the Lotus Europa, which not only weighs 600kg, but it’s just 42 inches tall. A mid-engined sports coupe, only about 9,000 units were produced. The Europa actually came about thanks to the Ford GT40 – Ford wanted a Le Mans racer, but the design Colin Chapman presented to the company and was rejected.
Lotus Europa |
This rejected design later became the Europa – the polar opposite of the GT40. Instead of a 7-liter V8, Lotus uses a 1.5-liter four-cylinder, but in such a small vehicle, it still delivers excellent performance.
Lancia Stratos Zero
Height: 33 inches / 83.8cm
The Stratos Zero was first seen at the Turin Auto Show in 1970. The pointed front end can pose a safety hazard to pedestrians, but the orange wedge-shaped bodywork looks great, the car even He even appeared in the 1988 film Moonwalker.
Lancia Stratos Zero |
The Bertone-designed bodywork hides the 1.6-liter V4 engine from Lancia Fulvia. It produces a powerful 115bhp – but that’s not really noticeable by the car’s distinctive looks.
Flatmobile by Perry Watkins
Height: 19 inches/48.26cm
Automaker Perry has held the record for the lowest street-legal car with three different vehicles since 1989. The current record holder, aptly named the Flatmobile, is just 19 feet tall. inches. It’s not exactly the most comfortable car to drive.
Flatmobile by Perry Watkins |
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