1999 Pinanfarina Metrocubo

(cube with sliding doors)

A small car, just a tiny bit over the 2.5 metres in length.

Powered by a four stroke, 505cc two cylinder gasoline engine that works as a generator charging the batteries at the rate of 6.3 kW per hour. The electric motor has a capacity of 35 kW.

Its top speed is reported to be slightly above 100kph when operating on its electric motor. The battery capacity was limited to 40 km. But with the petrol engine, 10 litre petrol tank it could go up to 300km