Ferrari 488 Pista Destroyed In Dramatic Crash

The incident occurred in the Polish town of Wyrzysk, on the S10 expressway. It seems that not a single body panel has been left unscathed. The front end has been torn to pieces, with bits of bodywork strewn across the embankment. The windscreen is shattered, with the roof flattened by the guard rail. From the back, it appears as if the metal barrier also tore into the bodywork, undoubtedly damaging critical mechanical components.

While there's no news as to whether both seats were occupied, the lucky driver (seated on the left side) managed to escape potentially life-threatening injuries. The passenger side A-pillar appears considerably more damaged than the driver's side, which managed to retain its structural integrity. In January, a rare Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 was also destroyed on a highway, when theItalian exotic was engulfed by flamesin what appears to have been a freak accident.

The speed at which the Ferrari was traveling at the time of the incident is unknown but based on the impact, the driver must have been moving along at a considerable pace - not something you want to do in a temperamental thoroughbred in less than ideal conditions. Whatever the case may be, he's incredibly lucky, despite the circumstances.

While the Pista boasts beautifully balanced handling, it's still a car that requires the pilot to pay extra attention when behind the wheel. The 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produces 711 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque, sending the power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

With a penchant for putting the power down in slippery conditions, we'd suggest the former Pista owner puts his insurance money into something with four-wheel drive, such asFerrari's upcoming SUV. The Purosangue may not be as thrilling as the now-wrecked 488, but will certainly prove easier to use in the wet.