(January 11, 2015) BIRMINGHAM, England — Globally-renowned stunt driver Alastair Moffatt has reclaimed his Guinness World Record for the Tightest Parallel Park during the Performance Car Show at the 2015 Autosport International Racing Car Show here this weekend.

Driving a Fiat 500C 1.2 Cult, Moffatt was able to execute the astonishing parking maneuver, sliding neatly between a Fiat 500S TwinAir and a Fiat 500C Color Therapy TwinAir, with a mere 2.952 inches to spare. The vehicles used are all completely standard, with no modifications made to the engines, gearboxes, chassis or brakes.



The ESC had to be disconnected to allow the Fiat 500 to be controlled using the handbrake, and the tire pressures were also increased to compensate for the abrasiveness of the surface. Moffatt also added a steering knob to facilitate this extreme driving maneuver.

Moffatt, a master instructor at Stunt Drive UK, previously held the Guinness World Record for the Tightest Parallel Park at 3.38 inches and also has records for Tightest Double Parallel Park and Tightest Triple Parallel Park.



Commenting on his achievement, Moffatt noted, “It’s wonderful to have my record back! 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.”

Alistair’s astounding display of precision driving will be repeated during each Performance Car demonstration throughout the weekend.

Kate McLaren for Fiat UK commented, “We’re delighted that Alastair chose the Fiat 500 to reclaim his parking crown and we congratulate him on his remarkable achievement. Obviously, we don’t recommend that people attempt such amazing maneuvers in public, but it’s good to know just how maneuverable a Fiat 500 really is in the hands of a trained professional.”