Forgotten lessons: Fiat Marrakech concept from 2003

Fiat Panda it has undergone many unusual changes and modifications in its history. But this design research, which the manufacturer under the name Fiat Marrakesh presented at motor shows Barcelona in 2003it’s a little crazy, even for the series Plant. It’s actually a bit of a converter. And all-wheel drive. For a quiet walk coast or desert dunes.

From the city to the countryside

Marrakeshcommitment to names Moroccan cityproves the ratio The sides of those years. And height 3.57 meterswidth 1.61 metersheight 1,48 meters and wheelbase 2,30 meters this one is very yellow Fiat accurate measurements for narrow city streets. In comparison with Standard converters from a position, the concept has something special interesting solution. For example, below a door without windows and tubular devices that protect passengers.

Let’s remember Jolly beach cars from the 50’s and 60’s of the last century, which arose from Fiat 500. And then there’s the four-wheel drive. It is a system and viscous coupling, which should ensure grip even in difficult conditions – without overdoing it. Technology and engines Fiat concept unknown, and technical specifications only mention a satellite navigation system and automatic transmission two logics.

Inheritance

Today it seems such a concept is not at all commonbut it was not so then a daring attempt. Small convertibles were very popular at the time and were as competitive as they were. Citroën, PeugeotOpel et Nissanpresented equally interesting examples.

Remember C3 Plural, 206 CC, Tigre TwinTop behind the scenes MicroCC. All cars are based on small cars converted into charming convertibles. A segment that has disappeared for a long time, also because of the current market situation.

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