Citroën AMI, Microlino, or even XEV YOYO: micro-city cars are arriving in large numbers to take possession of our city centers. But these look like pachyderms next to the Peel P.50: this city chip is only 1.37 m long and 99 cm wide! Or a big meter less than its aforementioned competitors.
As a result, a modest 2 kW engine allows the E.50 version to reach 50 km/h, while a more powerful E.50 Turbo version with a 5.8 kW engine allows peaks at 80 km/h. h. Autonomy is announced at 80 and 128 km respectively. Note that a 125 cc petrol version is also available.
Three body variants are offered: the classic closed, a convertible, or an original “bubble” body called Trident, with an entirely glazed upper part.
As a kit (or not)!
In addition to only offering space for one occupant (without luggage), the Peel P50 is distinguished above all by the fact that it can be delivered as a kit to be assembled by yourself. According to the manufacturer, regarding fifty hours of assembly would be necessary before walking the streets at the wheel of this strange machine. It will then cost you around €11,800 (£10,379) for the E.50 “coupé”, €5,300 for the convertible.
Not a handyman? No problem, the P.50 can also be delivered fully assembled. Count from €16,000 to just over €19,500 depending on the bodywork chosen. It is also the only choice offered for the Trident bodywork, once morest a check for €18,300. Note that these prices are given as an indication, and that if you decide to place an order on the official website of the British manufacturer, customs duties will be added.
Immortalized by Top Gear
The untouched retro look will have put you in the ear: this P.50 is indeed a re-production of a historic vehicle. The original P50 (note the minus point), with its 49cc single-cylinder engine, was produced in 49 examples between 1962 and 1965. A rarity that gave rise to one of the most cult episodes of the British show Top Gear, with a Jeremy Clarkson inviting himself into the heart of the BBC offices at the wheel. A video to (re) see below.
