World's Smallest Car Headed Back into Production

The group has resurrected the Peel brand, and the manufacturer is now accepting orders for both the P50 and the Trident. Both models will launch with a 49 cc two-stroke gasoline engine making just 3.35 horsepower, but buyers will also be able to choose one of two electric motors as well.

A brushless electric motor producing 1.6 horsepower and 2.5 pound-feet of torque can propel either vehicle to a golf-cart rivaling 24 km/h. So equipped, the P50 and Trident deliver an operating range of around 80 km. A more potent 4-horsepower motor is also available, which propels the three wheelers to a top speed of 80 km/h with the same range. Both Peel models are limited to 45 km/h.

With the Trident weighing just 59 kg and the P50 tipping the scales at a slightly heavier 90 kg, even the most atrophied among us should be able to drag the machines into a convenient parking space or elevator. As of the time of writing, only 9 of the 50 first limited edition Peel models remain available. Prices start at around $10,772, but if you want one, you'll need to place a $1,546 deposit. See our favorite Peel video ever: Clarkson bringing one to the office for Top Gear.