25,000 km and 80 days: the spectacular feat of an influencer driving a 1998 Fiat Marea to Japan

On June 4th, influencer Fabio Belnome finally reached the shores of Japan aboard his 1998 Fiat Marea, completing an 80-day, 35-country trip between Spain and Japan.

A journey he's been chronicling on his social media accounts (@volatadipeluca), where he has over 660,000 followers on TikTok, 116,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 1.2 million on Instagram. In short, this influencer has captivated thousands of users in his daily life behind the wheel of a Fiat he bought for 900 euros , and it hasn't let him down, although it has had several anecdotes.

How did you achieve this feat?

During the more than 25,000 kilometers of his journey, Belnome has entered countries as restrictive as Iran and Turkmenistan . The influencer has also endured exhaustive controls, such as those at the Russian border or at the end in Japan. Furthermore, during the adventure, the Marea had a problem with the sump guard , as it broke and began leaking oil. At that point, Belnome had to find a way to go to a workshop in Siberia (Russia), where they managed to repair it.

In short, the influencer declares that his life "has completely changed since the day he left home" for Japan and thanks all the messages he has received from his followers .

Features of the FIAT Marea de Belnome

This sedan from the Italian brand was produced between 1996 and 2002 , during which time it was quite successful thanks to its elegant design, spacious interior, and versatility. Specifically, the Barcelona influencer's Marea is powered by a 1.9 JTD diesel engine with a power output of 110 hp and a top speed of approximately 185 km/h.

Furthermore, this engine stands out above all for its fuel consumption of between 5 and 5.5 l/100 km . In terms of dimensions, the Marea is 4.4 meters long and 1.7 meters wide. Finally, the trunk has a capacity of up to 500 liters.