Last week, news surfaced about a fire at Naples Motorsports, a high-end supercar dealership located in Florida. Images circulating online suggested that the blaze may have originated from a supercar parked outside. Many media outlets, including ourselves, initially speculated that a McLaren 570GT was the likely cause of the fire.
However, a reader shared his analysis of the photos, concluding that the vehicle that was completely destroyed was not a 570GT, but rather a rare and more valuable Rimac Concept_One.
This theory aligns with the fact that the Concept_One is an electric vehicle, which are often criticized for their potential fire hazards. Although research indicates that electric vehicles (EVs) do not have a higher fire risk compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, there have been notable incidents where a fire igniting in an EV spread to an entire vessel, resulting in extensive damage to new cars.
We believe the reader’s observations are quite accurate for several reasons. The vehicle that was severely damaged was most likely the source of the fire. Its low profile matches that of the Rimac Concept_One, particularly when examining the design of the wheels. Additionally, reports suggest that a Florida dealer was selling this model for $1.6 million, indicating its presence in the state.
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As it stands, the Naples Fire Department has yet to release their official report, which is expected to shed more light on the situation. The report will likely include details about the specific make and model of the vehicle involved in the fire.
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