Well, damn—what we have here is a 918 Spyder that went all GT3. Or NSX. Or Gallardo. Or, well, any supercar, because we're pretty sure "burns to the ground with a fiery incandescence matched only by its ability to warp faces" is listed among the standard features for anything with more than 475 horsepower.
The 918 seen here is allegedly owned by Canadian investor and TV personality Michael Wekerle. It is said to have gone up when overflowing fuel and its associated vapors were ignited by the hot exhaust. (The pipes point skyward on each side of the engine cover.)
At 2.2 seconds to 60—which still feels incredible to type—the 918 Spyder is the quickest road car we've ever tested. This one won't be replicating that feat any time soon. Or, uh, ever based on the aftermath photos posted to Twitter:
918 Spyder on fire at Caledon Esso Gas Station @CityNews #CityNews @CP24 14010 Hurontario St., Caledon http://ift.tt/1qO6cVv
— Jason Low (@Jasonsgca) September 29, 2014
Just saw my dream car exploded and I've never been so heart broken http://ift.tt/1qO6dZB
— david perry (@davidandperry) September 29, 2014
More images to add to the thread: http://ift.tt/1BwEov8
— david perry (@davidandperry) September 29, 2014
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