# Optical Illusion Low Automobiles The Carmagheddon is the Lowest Functioning Car in the World By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carmagheddon References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/424292/Absurdly-Low-Car-Looks-Like-It-s-Submerged-In-Gravel-But-It-Actually-Drives/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyWr_Um61rk&utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  The Carmagheddon is a new Italian car modification series known to be the lowest car in the world, which is also fully functional. The car is essentially a new version of the [Fiat Panda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapanda) that has been sourced from a salvage yard. Once all of the features are applied, what is left is the top half of the car including the hood and windows, resting only 1.2 inches above the ground. It appears to be not functional at all as the wheels do not seem to be in sight. However, the Carmagheddon car is fully functional, and perhaps the term car may be a stretch. It is more of a [trike that runs on one-wheel drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars). Image Credit: Camagheddon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-functioning Automobiles:** Opportunity for designers and engineers to create innovative and efficient low-riding car modifications with fully functional capabilities. - **Italian Car Modifications:** Potential for customization and retrofitting of Italian car models to achieve groundbreaking designs and functionalities. - **Trikes with Unconventional Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the development of fully functional trikes, resembling cars, but with unconventional design elements and improved efficiency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Potential for brands to explore unique car modifications and cater to a niche market of consumers seeking low-riding, fully functional automobiles. - **Automotive Design:** Opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of car modification, creating visually striking and unconventional car designs. - **Automotive Salvage and Retrofitting:** Rise in demand for salvaged car parts and retrofitting services to transform existing vehicles into low-functioning, innovative car modifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Luxury Italian Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster.md) - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Nanocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocar.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [Low-Speed Golf Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru.md)