Fiat 500’s World Record

Stunt driver Alistair Moffatt claims Guinness World Record for the Tightest Parallel Park.

Driving a standard Fiat 500C 1.2 Cult, Alistair managed to park in a spot just 7.5cm longer overall than the vehicle, sliding neatly between a 500S TwinAir 105hp and a 500C Colour Therapy TwinAir 85hp.

“It’s wonderful to have my record back,” laughed Alistair.

“With the gap getting ever smaller, finding the right vehicle is increasingly important, so the light weight, agility, dimensions and parking-friendly shape of the Fiat 500 makes it perfect to getting into even the tightest parking spots,” he added.

Alistair previously held the Guinness World Record for the Tightest Parallel Park at 8.6cm and also has records for Tightest Double Parallel Park and Tightest Triple Parallel Park.

The vehicles used are all completely standard, with no modifications made the engines, gearboxes, chassis or brakes. The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) had to be disconnected to allow the Fiat 500 to be controlled using the handbrake, and the tyre pressures were also increased to compensate for the abrasiveness of the surface. Alistair also added a steering knob.

He broke the record at the Performance Car Show, which is part of the 2015 Autosport International Racing Car Show at the NEC Birmingham.