| Fiat have presented a second
concept based on the Project 169 'mini' car, now known as the Gingo, in
Geneva. Known as the Marrakesh, it is an open topped four wheel drive 'dune
buggy' with drop away sides.
Unlike the wooden mock-up
concept off-road Simba, first shown at last December's Bologna Motor Show,
the Marrakesh is a fully working prototype. The concept, which sits on
16in wheels shod with 250/50 tyres, is a strong contender for production
as Fiat attempts to recreate the spirit of the 1980's Panda with a raft
of 'fun' vehicles derived from the Gingo.
The single prominently positioned
prototype in Geneva has had the four wheel drive system removed to prevent
giving up its secrets. After undergoing a photo shoot last week, unusually
for a show car, the Marrakesh was still caked in mud underneath. |
