Mechanical Actions:
1991 Samsonite Packing Envelope Sequencer
Step 0 / 4: Deployed
The internal 1991 Mazda "Fantasyard" competition tasked engineers with building a 3-wheeled vehicle that fit within a standard Samsonite 70×50×25cm hard-shell suitcase.
0
Fully Deployed: Front steering fork extended, rear driven track latched (105cm wheelbase)
1
Unlock Quick-Release Hinge Pin & Handlebars collapse flush to forward frame
2
Fold Front Axle Fork 90° inward into internal upper Samsonite luggage bay
3
Slide Rear 34cc 2-Stroke Engine Subframe & 6" Tyres into rear luggage enclosure
4
Samsonite Suitcase Latch Engaged (70 × 50 × 25 cm, 94.2% Compactness Volume)
Real-Time Performance Telemetry
Fully Functional
Calculated Top Speed
19.8 km/h
Historical limit ~30 km/h (19 mph)
Compactness Score
94.2%
Envelope efficiency vs 87,500 cm³
Total System Weight
32.5 kg
Luggage + chassis + powertrain
Folded Dimensions
70 x 50 x 25
Samsonite hard shell (cm)
Engineering Parameters & Adjustments
34.0 cc
45.0 Nm
6.0 in
75.0 kg