We die a little inside whenever we see a million-dollar car
reduced to scrap, but for whatever reason we can't look away. Such is the case
with this Ferrari LaFerrari, which crashed in Shanghai earlier this week. CarNewsChina reports
that the accident occurred on a highway overpass during a thunderstorm. The
driver lost control of the car and slammed into a barrier, causing the damage
you see here. No one was hurt in the accident, but we can't say the same for
the driver's wallet. The hybrid hypercar costroughly $1.4 million when new, and is extremely rare with
only 499 copies built. CarNewsChina reports this car is one of only
seven known to exist in the Asian country. As we can see in these images,
courtesy of Wrecked Exotics, the damage to the front is extensive, and the
rear driver-side wheel is also more than a bit worse for wear. To say the
least, that's not going to buff out.
The Ferrari LaFerrari is powered by a naturally aspirated
6.3-liter V-12 aided by an electric motor, which together deliver a combined
950 hp to the rear wheels. The LaFerrari is undoubtedly an impressive machine,
but this accident proves that even the best from Maranello isn't impervious to
heavy rain. The driver involved in the crash reportedly also owns a McLaren P1. Here's hoping he doesn't wreck that one too.
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