Another Ferrari spontaneously combusts
May 19, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Ferraris are best known for their looks, performance, and exclusivity, but lately, it seems one could add flammability to that list of attributes. The latest case of Ferrari flambé involves a beautiful black 599 GTB Fiorano, which self-ignited at a stop light while being driven by someone who wasn't even the car's owner. Martin Bullen, who works at supercar garage Romans International in Banstead, UK, was at the wheel when he heard a strange sound followed by a brilliant display of smoke and fire. The £250,000 exotic was a total loss, and the 28-year-veteran of the high-end garage had to inform his boss of the Ferrari's fate.
Luckily for Bullen, his employer is a forgiving and understanding man. Garage owner Paul Jaconelli said he wouldn't hold the destroyed 599 against his employee, and that the vehicle was still covered under warranty. That's good news for Bullen, but Ferrari owners the world over must be wondering if their expensive toys will be the next to join the ranks of the carbequed.
Luckily for Bullen, his employer is a forgiving and understanding man. Garage owner Paul Jaconelli said he wouldn't hold the destroyed 599 against his employee, and that the vehicle was still covered under warranty. That's good news for Bullen, but Ferrari owners the world over must be wondering if their expensive toys will be the next to join the ranks of the carbequed.
Why is it that these luxury sports cars can catch on fire? I know some of the earlier models had to weak tubings and electrical wires. It's very weird that such a new and expensive car just catches on fire..
May 20, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Great!!!!!! So should I be watching the road in the front or the engine in the rear???!!!!
What does Ferrari have to say about all of this?
What does Ferrari have to say about all of this?
May 20, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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It'll happen on any dry sump car that loses an oil line near the header or exhaust. That's the cause in virtually all cases.
$800 fire system saves the car the second you detect trouble. I've no idea why more people don't go that route.
$800 fire system saves the car the second you detect trouble. I've no idea why more people don't go that route.
May 20, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Amazing considering that Ferrari uses aerospace grade fuel lines and fittings.
Seems to me like its only a matter of time before 1) a class action lawsuit forms or 2) someone dies and tarnishes the brand in one of these accidents.
Seems to me like its only a matter of time before 1) a class action lawsuit forms or 2) someone dies and tarnishes the brand in one of these accidents.
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