LaFerrari Rumored to Have Caught Fire in Italy
Car fires almost seem inevitable, but a million-dollar exotic catching on fire isn’t the same thing.
A Ferrari LaFerrari sporting a burnt rear end has surfaced in Italy after participating in the Trento-Bondone Hill Climb. The photo, which was posted on Instagram, wasn’t accompanied with any information so this could be an event where the vehicle itself wasn’t on fire. Unfortunately with the abundance of fires happening to high-end sports cars, it’s hard not to assume the worst in this case.
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Take the Porsche 911 GT3 for example: no one would think such a prestigious automaker with decades of experience building sports cars would suddenly run into fire issues, but that’s exactly what happened. This isn’t the first time a Ferrari has been connected to a fire either. When the 458 Italia first launched in 2010, five vehicles were reported to have caught on fire and Ferrari blames exhaust that was too hot for the issue. Given that this LaFerrari also has a smoky rear end, that problem might have surfaced yet again.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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