Panda 🐼 by M-Sport | The Ultimate Panda 4x4 RALLY CAR! |

The Panda by M-Sport started life as a standard road-going Fiat Panda. Following months of pain-staking design and craftsmanship, it left Dovenby Hall as a fully-fledged, fire-breathing competition car ready to take on special stages in gravel or tarmac trim.
Using their knowledge and expertise, the engineering team that worked on the Panda took the underpinnings of a Fiesta R5 Mk1 as their starting point, the most successful customer competition car ever produced by M-Sport. Since launching in 2013, M-Sport have produced 294 R5 Mk1s which have delivered a combined total of 953 rally victories to date (and still counting…)
The original shell of the Fiat Panda was carefully widened by 360mm to allow it to fit the Fiesta chassis; this provides a more stable platform for cornering performance. To not overstretch the original shape of the Panda, aggressively styled wheel arches were sculpted and fitted, with the added effect of giving the car that subtle Group B-esque look.
Powering the Panda by M-Sport is a 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost engine, producing just under 300 bhp and 450Nm torque through a five-speed sequential Sadev transmission, mated to bespoke front and rear differential units.
The Panda by M-Sport seamlessly combines the old and the new in one purpose-built package. The interior features a dashboard inspired by the same basic one found in early Fiat Panda models, with added six-point harnesses and an FIA homologated roll-cage surrounding the driver and co-driver. Like all modern day rally cars, the rear seat bench was removed to make way for spare wheel storage, while the rear-hatch now features a carefully hand-embossed ‘PANDA 4x4’ badge, in homage to the original model. Style and safety all-in-one.

[@Youtubax]

Holy that’s probably what a group B Panda would’ve looked like in a parallel universe.

[@ambergris5705]

Yes, except that the Group B Panda would have twice the hp, be as difficult to drive as trying to manage a whole preschool in your living room... and would be 2 seconds slower a lap than this. 😆

[@leksasdf]

@@ambergris5705 If the steering wheel is useful in turning the car, it's too advanced for group b. Gobbless.

[@samuelebarberi8631]

maybe group a i think

[@alexandermathar7780]

It's rather Trophee Andros ice speedway. Now get the Spikes!

[@egg0534]

@@ambergris5705 That's why he said "looked"

[@SuperMirco1998]

I want to see it at Rally Montecarlo next year 😍😍🇮🇹

[@Christian_Sannino]

Thanks🇮🇹👍

[@ITzIRaccoon]

YES.

[@mallarally145]

Should do road closed car in monte carlo😁😁

[@Christian_Sannino]

@@mallarally145 ok

[@SmallBlogV8]

Pretty sure an Italian in a hurry drives a standard Panda in exactly the same way as this! What a brilliant looking build, though. Hats off!

[@explodingdevice]

Problem is at 150 km/h it starts to take off

[@Riccksu]

And radio station holy Mary starts playing prayers

[@Riccksu]

@Rockin' Panda That's true I tried It myself

[@MrTWOproductions]

@@explodingdevice So, it's the first commercially available flying car.

[@gabrieleparisi9446]

😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@cluelesslyplaying4684]

That Panda carries the same energy as the MG Metro Group B rally Car.

[@Scrapzilla69]

A man of culture!! The good old MG 6r4 was a beast!!

[@cluelesslyplaying4684]

@@Scrapzilla69 Yes Thats the Name... MG Metro 6r4. Still tho im kinda a bit surprised as far as i can see no one really pointed it out... Considering its an MG Metro that Compete alongside the likes of 037 and Quattro, and to top it off, Engineered by Williams.

[@pepega2391]

I looked at the thumbnail and thought it was a Metro for a second

[@vintageman91]

A "modern" group b prototype. Fit it with slightly older wheels and it would look like one of those lesser known, unfinnished group B projects that never got to see action.

[@user-zw8hb7zm5u]

It does look like a 6r4 abit

[@furrydestroyer8746]

This is a certified "most wanted car in italy" moment

[@ProtonFilms_Mark]

I love these kind of projects. Definitely wanna see more.

[@MSportLtd]

We loved every minute of this project too Mark! What do you think we should do next? 😏

[@malaslah8171]

@@MSportLtd do the sport car or saloon car because hatchback is so common now. I'm your new fans😁👍

[@ProtonFilms_Mark]

@@MSportLtd the possibilities are endless. A Mk1 Focus with a hybrid drivetrain in which the rear wheels are driven by electric rallycross drivetrain? A Lada Riva with a Hoonicorn-seque AWD layout? A full on rally Transit (I imagine it would just be a space frame inside of a van, which kind of defeats the purpose of a van, but still). Or maybe even a sleeper Fiesta R3 that has all the exterior of a 1.0l Fiesta. I will keep an eye out either way.

[@andrewcraig7473]

@@MSportLtd do a k20 swap Nissan micra

[@Logroosee]

@@MSportLtd a Dodge neon would be neat. The srt4 is already pretty stout but imagine it with an SRT8 engine 👀

[@RiccardoTirini]

😂 what a legend! I’m bringing in my old Panda.. please open the back door when I knock

[@pauldowner1]

"It's a GIANT Panda born in captivity... "- Jeremy Clarkson

[@spatareve]

Fantastic job, as an Italian petrolhead thanks for choosing a Panda!

[@longtailgt]

I've never needed a Panda in my life as much as I need this one right now.

[@collyh17]

This is absolutely bonkers and utterly brilliant -- Well Done M-Sport!

[@giulii9755]

Amazing!We want to see it jumping in the dust at Rally Italia Sardinia 🤣🏁🇮🇹

[@Mighty_Marty]

This is bloody brilliant! Can't possibly get enough of turbo boxes, ever... That definetely deserves a manly handshake. 🤝

[@gianchic194]

..che simpatica iniziativa.. ..M-Sport: bravissimi!!!👍👍🇮🇹

[@benedux]

I‘ve loved the Panda since I was 8, the most majestic of the boxes, I never thought of it, but you‘re right, it´s perfect rally material.

[@46danz]

One word”wow”.As a young Scottish man before i lived abroad i hated the Panda,until i owned a few.Brilliant little car,perfect project car, cheap as chips. Absolutely loved what you did, masculinity and beauty in one package.

[@Innoxp]

Ma è bellissima!! 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for this... Grazie!!

[@bunktwr]

I drove my mother's panda 800cc i.e. as my first car. I've always dreamed to heavily tuning it as a 4wd monster and, mechanically speaking, you realized that dream. Although I don't really like the final aesthetic of it. Maybe the color... but mostly the body kit. That's not a critic. The project is still awesome.

[@nenno1396]

Love ❤️🇮🇹Fiat Panda

[@MOSSFEEN]

DEAR SANTA M-SPORT have something I would love

[@beatspacek3479]

Love the look of this! Panda really lends itself well to the rally race treatment. Great job guys!!

[@TheRobMozza]

When you hear that engine note, it fills you with happiness, then I guess the more unusual the bodystyling the more likable it is. Kinda reminded me a bit of a Vauxhall Nova, bit of a VW Golf, crossed with Metro.. but I LOVE what you've created. Well done PandaMonium team 🙏

[@andreapintacorona2848]

"This is not the car we deserves, but the one we need right now."

[@tomclarkson6078]

More of this please!!

[@chrisbutlersmith9970]

Great job and the chassis and set up looks like they hit the sweet spot. Perfect balance through out . Love it .

[@ScuderiaTurini]

M-Sport goes Italian !!

[@MSportLtd]

We did think about calling this the Italian Job at first…

[@ScuderiaTurini]

Hello @@MSportLtd mmm... there's an idea !

[@nielscopier761]

M-Sport i hope FIAT management see this video and think lets bring back the legend to WRC LANCIA ! 🇮🇹🇮🇹💪🏻💪🏻

[@bobanppvc]

Lancia lives in our hearts ☘☘

[@antoninostellino8105]

Hey m-sport I love it Grazie ✌️❤️🇮🇹

[@ESTEBANCRUZ85]

Looks like a small Lancia Delta Integrale!!! Thank you for making and sharing this!

[@WIPEYOURLENZ]

Looks like a Nova.

[@DYNANiK.official]

I was never more in love such fast!! Fiat Uno Turbo mk1 owner here...

[@robddickinson4217]

Great vid and lovely work on the car. Thanks for posting.

[@pawelkrawczyk2291]

Awesome panda! And so nice to see projects like these from msport! Please do more! 😁

[@amedio9576]

This is the most amazing thing I've seen in a long time

[@jackhume4532]

WOW anything that’s built by M-SPORT has just got to be FANTASTIC!!!!!!!.

[@hartman2000]

Fiat Panda: from mule to thoroughbred! As an Italian, I appreciated your work =^)

[@69bock69]

This for just seeing the pic at the start looks awesome

[@bimmerfan729]

This is perfection. Well done!

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

I once parked a panda in a canal, with this one I would have flown over it. Awesome.

[@neilharrison7555]

If I had a ratty old Panda I know just where I should take it! Looking back to "the Old Times", I reckon saloon racers John Rhodes & Sir John Whitmore would have LOVED the wee Fiat, and more recent drivers like Walter Rohrl, Stig Blomqvist, Henri Toivonen & Colin McRae would have been delighted to have given it a "damn good thrashing". Thanks to M-Sport for their sense of humour!

[@Itsmeyourbuddyguy]

Thanks so much for this!

[@pieterv6984]

My first car was a white panda. Good.memories. Awesome creation here.

[@andreapellegrino4469]

Omg that was so cool! Long live the pandino! Would love to see it compete

[@einsikallin]

Like a cross between a Delta Integrale and a Metro 6R4, love it.

[@ianatkinson52]

Girlfriends mam years ago at school had a panda we used to call it the pie Tin 🤣 love this build! Keep it up guys 👍👍👍

[@MCSmartboy]

Haha, love it. Must be an awesome place to work!

[@stefano669]

Wuuauuuuuu bel video bellissimo bravi Fiat Panda

[@alessandrodaltoso]

Interesting processing, very original, of course changes to the frame will have been made: I like it 👍

[@2K8Si]

BOXY-LICIOUS STYLE... Looks like a shit-ton of fun to drive...What an awesome machine. LOVE IT.

[@DYNANiK.official]

Incredible good production quality... car AND video

[@mattyd5790]

Sick production!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@josteincarlsen2905]

I want to see more build’s like this!! Thanks

[@leechamberlain5706]

Wow totally stunning, well done men Brilliant.

[@fsantana2]

Nice work guys!!

[@hynynenmi]

now that, undeniably, IS the cutest box

[@gmcminitruck]

Looks like a lot of fun¡! 🧡

[@menwithoutheads7859]

I love it! 😆 It make me smile.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

It's the Panda Delta Integrale ! lol Fantastic video guys, well done !!

[@andraskozma7195]

I like the track - would love to have one like this in my backyard....

[@Alexsport]

Great job!!

[@laurieproctor3572]

Love it, FairPlay to all that worked on it 😬. And the owner for the mad idea

[@Kronikosklerato]

Wow!

[@alastairbrown9528]

Great video. Made my day :-)

[@svenw688]

Bonkers! Love it

[@michaelhughes3302]

What an incredible little shoebox!

[@meowiguess903]

Love the editing

[@___Cristian___]

Alitalia sponsors and yellow rims ready for race 🇮🇹🏁

[@jonfriktion07]

🔥

[@nigelharte4584]

Excellent!

[@dominikpiotrowski2553]

Magnifique ❤

[@mgaly_motorsport]

EPIC!!!

[@arankthnar]

Amazing toy! Congrats! Nice job,

[@liocool]

Brillant !

[@WheelNuts]

Lovely film, awesome car! 👍👍😎

[@PaoFootballClub]

Brilliant!

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Love Pandas so this is right up my street.

[@davideplaickner4023]

You guys just realized my dream

[@iadorasjourney]

Hooooollllymmmmoly!!!! Did you show this to FIAT and Giugiaro?!?!? That's freakin' awesome!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩🤩🤩

[@dariocarboni1747]

Mamma mia!!

[@sebastienguyot2897]

Ça c'est fun, super projet !

[@vincenzomorgillo4086]

This car will be a winner in the race, but better in a museum because it is more unique than rare..😍😍

[@riccardog.5161]

Finalmente un auto italiana nel WRC 🤣🤣🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@BALUMINATI]

Oh sh*t!!! I never wanted Panda until now. I need this in my life!!!

[@PEPlourde]

That is insane.

[@Ben_dillon]

didnt think a panda could looks so good

[@duncanpotter5323]

Brilliant, love it…

[@maxikawa1]

Fantastico e immortale il pandino

[@michelleverde779]

Fortissimo ragazzi 👍

[@brambrum23]

in 1 word awesome

[@grrfy]

And I thought it just looked awesome in the pics!!!

[@Butze73]

Crazy...awesome...Wow

[@leunamorref5732]

Wonderfull ❤🇮🇹

[@francescorosanova7899]

Fantastica!

[@H-4-D3423]

That would have looked even better than it already does, with a 6R4 type tailgate spoiler. Nice project, looks wicked...

[@wiedietie]

🔥🚀💖 well done!

[@rezzoc91]

My therapist: "Panda Delta does not exist and cannot hurt you" Panda Delta:

[@fjrally22]

0:42 hermoso el Focus que se ve de fondo!!❤️❤️

[@Jokkeh88]

NEED THIS 🤩, ONE OF THE COOLEST PANDA O.A.T.

[@pareiro1]

супер колоритный главный герой и отличное видео в целом!

[@davidkemp6992]

Love it. My 1000S should have been like that back in the 90’s. 🤣

[@4leafclover237]

Amazing project ❤👌👍