Ferrari F355 overturns in Germany after driver swerves to avoid rabbit
A Ferrari F355 left the road and rolled several times in Germany after the driver reportedly tried to avoid a rabbit, with both occupants escaping with minor injuries.
A Ferrari F355 was badly damaged in Germany after the driver lost control while trying to avoid a rabbit, causing the car to roll several times before coming to rest on its roof. The incident left the Italian supercar severely wrecked, but both occupants escaped with only minor injuries.
Crash details and aftermath
The crash took place when the 35-year-old driver reportedly swerved to avoid a rabbit on the road. The car left the tarmac, rolled multiple times and eventually stopped upside down. According to reports, the driver and his 28-year-old brother, who was travelling as a passenger, managed to exit the vehicle with only minor injuries. Emergency services attended the scene, but neither man required hospitalisation beyond a precautionary check.
Photos from the scene show the F355 with extensive damage, particularly to the roof and body panels. The car's structure absorbed much of the impact, with the cabin remaining largely intact despite the severity of the rollover. The incident highlights both the vulnerability of lightweight supercars in off-road accidents and the effectiveness of their safety cells, even in designs from the 1990s.
Ferrari F355: a brief overview
The Ferrari F355 was produced between 1994 and 1999 and is regarded as one of the marque's classic mid-engined models. Designed by Pininfarina, the F355 was offered in Berlinetta, Targa (GTS), and Spider versions. All variants used a 3.5-litre V8 engine producing 375hp, paired with a six-speed manual or F1-style automated manual gearbox.
| Engine | 3.5-litre DOHC V8 |
|---|---|
| Power output | 375hp (279kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or F1 automated manual |
| 0-100km/h | 4.7 seconds (claimed) |
| Top speed | 295km/h (183mph) |
The F355's combination of power, light weight and rear-wheel drive makes it a rewarding but demanding car to drive, particularly on public roads. Loss-of-control incidents are not uncommon among high-performance cars of this era, especially when drivers are forced to make sudden evasive manoeuvres.
Context: supercar crashes and road hazards
Incidents involving rare or valuable supercars often attract attention, particularly when the cause is something as unpredictable as wildlife on the road. While the Ferrari F355 is less common on German roads than newer models, it remains a sought-after collector's car, and any accident involving one is likely to be costly in terms of repairs or insurance claims.
This crash recalls other high-profile supercar accidents, such as the Lewis Hamilton Pagani Zonda incident in Monaco, where even experienced drivers have found themselves caught out by sudden hazards or the sheer power of their cars. The F355 crash in Germany serves as a reminder of the risks faced by drivers of high-performance vehicles, especially on public roads.
