Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Taiwan's mind-bending banana peel
South African car fanatics like nothing better than to modify their cars, including dropping the suspension, but a workshop in Taiwan has taken it to a whole new (lower) level.
Meet the banana peel.
It's the brainchild of the Stance Garage Taiwan (SGT) crew, led by Lan Dong, and features, let's say, a rather low-slung modified Honda Civic.
And no, it's not an optical illusion and neither does it defy the laws of physics.
Floating
It seems to float rather than drive with only the roof, windows, and part of the hood visible, but bizarrely, it's a fully functioning car that was redesigned till it was only millimetres from the ground.
The entire chassis was modified with original components removed or redistributed, and a wide body kit was manufactured to accommodate the lowered suspension.
The wheels are tucked deep into the bumpers, which adds to the hallucinogenic floating impression.
Despite the odd appearance, it's fully roadworthy.
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No seats
According to derechadiario.com.ar, it has no steering wheel or pedals with everything controlled from screens and sensors.
There are no seats so the driver lies inside a sealed cabin.
The interior mimics a 'Star Wars' spacecraft with external cameras that transmit the surroundings to a driver's screen to allow for precise maneuvering.
It's designed more for display at shows rather than a solution to save fuel thanks to its low wind resistance.
We think it's pretty cool but wouldn't dream of venturing out on our roads!
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