First Ferrari LaFerrari crash recorded in Monaco after collision with VW Golf
A privately owned Ferrari LaFerrari suffered its first documented accident in Monaco in June 2014, colliding with a Volkswagen Golf near the Monte Carlo Country Club.
The first known crash involving a Ferrari LaFerrari took place in Monaco in late June 2014, when the Italian hypercar collided with a Volkswagen Golf near the Monte Carlo Country Club. The incident left both vehicles with visible damage but did not result in injuries.
The LaFerrari, limited to just 499 units worldwide, had only recently begun reaching customers at the time of the accident. This made the Monaco incident the first publicly documented crash involving the model. Images from the scene showed the Ferrari's front end bearing the brunt of the impact, while the Golf's airbags had also deployed. The collision reportedly took place on the Avenue Princesse Grace, a busy stretch just outside the Monte Carlo Country Club.
Damage and aftermath
Photographs from the aftermath indicated substantial cosmetic damage to the LaFerrari's nose section. The Volkswagen Golf, a common sight on Monaco's roads, also showed significant front-end damage, with its airbags deployed. There were no reports of injuries to the occupants of either vehicle. Witness accounts and images suggested the incident was relatively low-speed, but the cost to repair the LaFerrari's carbon-fibre bodywork and advanced systems was likely considerable.
The LaFerrari's hybrid drivetrain, combining a 6.3-litre V12 with an electric motor, produces a total of 950bhp. At the time, the car was valued at over £1 million. The Monaco crash drew attention from car enthusiasts and the media, not only for the rarity of the car but also because it marked the first time a customer-owned LaFerrari had been involved in an accident. For comparison, other high-profile Ferrari crashes had previously involved the Enzo and F12 Berlinetta, but this was the first for the LaFerrari.
Impact for owners and collectors
With only a handful of LaFerraris delivered by mid-2014, any accident affecting the model was bound to attract attention. The Monaco incident prompted discussion among owners and collectors about the challenges of insuring and repairing such a limited-production car. Replacement parts, particularly for the carbon-fibre structure and hybrid components, are not only expensive but may require factory involvement. The car's exclusivity and value meant that even a minor incident could have implications for its provenance and resale.
- Ferrari LaFerrari: 6.3-litre V12 hybrid, 950bhp, 0-62mph in under 3 seconds
- Volkswagen Golf: Common hatchback, airbags deployed in crash
A second LaFerrari crash was later recorded in France, underlining that even the most exclusive supercars are not immune from road incidents. For further coverage of high-profile Ferrari crashes, seeSecond Ferrari LaFerrari crash recorded in France.
