McLaren F1 fire

[Slash]

Probably already been posted at some point but this is just sad...

Was surfing the internet and found this.

http://jalopnik.com/5274562/2-million-mclaren-f1-self+immolates-in-sickening-conflagration

 

[AMCNUT]

Is there an article or something that goes with this so it can be accurately dated and placed in proper context?

Still sad though.

 

[Slash]

I'm not sure. I can see if I can find one, I was looking up pictures of Indy Cars and I came across this on Google Images.


Edit: Edited OP

 

[TheCracker]

Is there an article or something that goes with this so it can be accurately dated and placed in proper context?

It's from 2009.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I wonder why high end cars like this (or really any cars) do not come with fire suppression systems from the factory?

 

[Eric.]

Its probably back on the road or sitting at McLaren.

 

[Crumpet]

I believe the owner hadn't used it in 6 months, and when he did, this happened..

 

[Zenith]

I wonder why high end cars like this (or really any cars) do not come with fire suppression systems from the factory?

Having a fire extinguisher in your brand new million-dollar car is a bit unnerving, I suppose.

 

[sumbrownkid]

It did what supercars usually like to do back then.

Be really loud. Then explode.

 

[AOS-]

Posting pics of nice cars in flames and the aftermath is like posting pictures of an open-casket funeral.

 

[Tyger]

Was it Mr Bean's loan car?

 

[Blaze_409]

I wonder why high end cars like this (or really any cars) do not come with fire suppression systems from the factory?

It would be dangerous to have a car fire that did not get reported to the police. People might think they can still drive the thing just because the fire is out.

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

The cop looks like he's checking to see if there is any gold left.

Too bad I already burgled it...muhohahaha!