$300,000 Ferrari catches fire on highway in China

On July 1, the Italian sports car was driving on the highway when flames erupted from its rear, according to Sina. A driver behind noticed the fire, quickly overtook the car, and shouted to alert the driver.

Despite other motorists honking and shouting warnings, the two women inside the car appeared unaware of the danger, continuing to drive in the far-left lane. It was not until the driver realized the severity of the situation that she pulled over, and both women safely exited the vehicle.

Firefighters soon arrived to extinguish the flames, but the rear of the car was nearly completely burned, leaving the engine irreparable.

Later that evening, a man claiming to be the Ferrari's owner explained that the car had been rented, and the fire may have been caused by improper operation. He added that the vehicle had sustained severe damage, and he was negotiating compensation with the renter.

Ferrari 458. Photo from Instagram

The Ferrari 458, launched in 2009, succeeded the Ferrari F430 and remained in production until 2015, when it was replaced by the Ferrari 488. With a maximum power of 419 kW, the car can reach a top speed of 325 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, according to Ferrari.

The base price for the Ferrari 458 Italia started at US$225,325, while the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, the range-topping model, was priced at $322,764, according to Supercartribe.

Another Italian supercar was recently involved in a fire incident. On the early hours of June 3, Liverpool star Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 26, crashed their reportedly Lamborghini Huracán in northern Spain. The car was engulfed in flames, killing both brothers.

 

 

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