Here's why accelerating hard while turning in a V12-powered supercar is a really bad idea! This next video was recently shot at a car gathering in the Netherlands, where a Ferrari 550 driver looks into his bag of talent and finds there's none left.
While pulling out at a junction (a really small one), the yob decides to mash the accelerator pedal, with the end result being an inevitable crash. The Ferrari spins its tail out and smashes into the back of what looks like an old Ford Mondeo estate.
The damage to the Ferrari was very light and its driver was able to continue on his way. Youtuber Rjtdbf, who filmed the whole incident, says details were exchanged and the Mondeo owner was understanding of the situation. But while a new wing for the Ford is a cheap fix using parts from the breakers yard, a new Ferrari bumper is not only expensive, but also very tricky to find.
But what we don't understand is why the Dutch driver didn't know any better. This is a 550 Barchetta, probably built in 2001 (revealed in 2000, 550 production ended in 2001), so it's been on the road for over a decade. Besides that, it's not exactly a monster: 485 horsepower from a 5.5-liter V12. We suppose the big redeemer for the driver is that he has to work a clutch, unlike all the owners of contemporary Ferraris.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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