One of the most desired supercars in the world, the Ferrari 458 Spider, valued at approximately $300,000, made headlines after being completely destroyed by fire just one hour after being delivered to its new owner.
The owner of the Ferrari 458 Spider, Japanese music producer Honkon, known for working with the boy band Chocolabi, spent 10 years saving up to fulfill his dream of owning the car.
Supercar on fire: dream turns to ashes
The tragedy occurred while Honkon was driving his newly acquired white Ferrari 458 Spider, equipped with a 562-horsepower V8 engine. During the drive, he noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. When he pulled over, he saw flames quickly engulfing the car. Unable to do anything, he watched as the supercar was reduced to ashes.
The fire was so intense that firefighters took over 20 minutes to control the flames. In the end, only the front of the vehicle remained intact.
Ferrari 458 has a history of fire-related recalls
This isn’t the first incident involving the model. Ferrari previously issued recalls for earlier versions of the 458, especially the coupe, due to flammable adhesives on the rear wheel arch that could overheat and cause fires. Although the Spider version was launched after the recall and was technically not affected, mechanical issues or problems from prior use can’t be ruled out, as the vehicle was used.
Is Ferrari’s reputation at risk?
Ferrari is known for fiercely protecting its image. The brand has been involved in several controversies, from banning car customizations to restricting sales to celebrities who don’t follow its guidelines. This case brings the automaker’s responsibility for vehicle safety back into the spotlight.
It remains to be seen whether the Italian manufacturer will comment on the incident and possibly offer some support or compensation to the customer who spent a decade working toward the dream of owning a Ferrari.
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