Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9

heavy_foot · 27th January 2013, 17:55

This is not the first R8 which caught fire, came across this one which burnt down last year. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-toronto-video. There was one more which caught fire at the ring.

carzone · 27th January 2013, 19:33

The story of a burning R8

Hey, look, something's burning

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132857.jpg

Its a car, a closer look, its Audi R8

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132858.jpg

The flames got brighter

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132859.jpg

Finally, the firemen begin their job

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132860.jpg

The remains

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132904.jpg

The wheels

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Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132902.jpg

The V8

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132897.jpg

The Interiors

Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132899.jpg

And it was dragged away

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Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9-270120132880.jpg

Rosso Corsa · 27th January 2013, 19:39

Here's a scene-by-scene pictorial description of how it all began

StrangeWizard · 27th January 2013, 20:24

I have many many pics which I'll upload soon.

This is the R8 which caught fire:

Akshay1234 · 27th January 2013, 20:32

Can the posts of the R8 be moved into another thread, and can you guys post pics of the other cars of the show which did not catch fire?

Thilak29 · 27th January 2013, 21:38

A Rs 1.8 crore Audi R8 race car caught fire and was virtually reduced to ashes near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on Sunday afternoon.

Enigmatic · 27th January 2013, 22:02

^^^

How in the world did that happen ?? Any more info about the incident??
Hope everyone's okay...

nitin.rai · 27th January 2013, 22:04

Wuhoo, another feather in German engineering?

Mods: Please merge with another thread if there's one. Couldn't find any.

http://www.autocarindia.com/News/330...in-mumbai.aspx - Source ACI.

Reason stated as aftermarket mod without any investigation, hmm.

Rosso Corsa · 27th January 2013, 22:12

I have nothing to say

prateekm · 27th January 2013, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enigmatic

^^^

How in the world did that happen ?? Any more info about the incident??
Hope everyone's okay...

Check out the Parx supercar event thread, the topic has been widely covered in the thread.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...-2013-a-7.html

Safin · 27th January 2013, 22:51

This video clearly shows the burning of the R8 with the occupants jumping out to safetly. Sad to see this happen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6yM6M7ips

The R8 gracing the cover photo of the guy who owned the Car
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jatinpatel · 27th January 2013, 22:55

You cannot blame German engineering for modifications which were done in wrong way and a negligent owner/driver who kept on revving the nuts of this car inspite of knowing it had spurted and Oil leak.

Get the facts right please.

karan561 · 27th January 2013, 23:42

Somethings not working for brand Audi in the recent time the Q7 incident & now the R8 catching fire

AdiSinghV12 · 28th January 2013, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by karan561

Somethings not working for brand Audi in the recent time the Q7 incident & now the R8 catching fire

Remember that vento which caught fire last year? First Vento then the Q7 and now the almighty R8. VW's surely manufacturing some HOT cars!

AdiSinghV12 · 28th January 2013, 01:01

Heard from a reliable source that the owner got a 2013 R8 that was launched recently as the replacement for this thingy today evening. The same red one that was used as the demo car. Pretty surprising but if it's true then Audi surely knows how to make its customers happy!

27th January 2013, 17:55	#31
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,041 Thanked: 142 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 This is not the first R8 which caught fire, came across this one which burnt down last year. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-toronto-video. There was one more which caught fire at the ring. Last edited by heavy_foot : 27th January 2013 at 17:57.
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27th January 2013, 19:33	#32
carzone BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 567 Thanked: 262 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 The story of a burning R8 Hey, look, something's burning Its a car, a closer look, its Audi R8 The flames got brighter Finally, the firemen begin their job The remains The wheels The V8 The Interiors And it was dragged away
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27th January 2013, 19:39	#33
Rosso Corsa BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BOM - ATL Posts: 553 Thanked: 547 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 Here's a scene-by-scene pictorial description of how it all began
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27th January 2013, 20:24	#34
StrangeWizard BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bombay Posts: 750 Thanked: 257 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 I have many many pics which I'll upload soon. This is the R8 which caught fire: Attached Thumbnails
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27th January 2013, 20:32	#35
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,100 Thanked: 9,481 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 Can the posts of the R8 be moved into another thread, and can you guys post pics of the other cars of the show which did not catch fire?
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27th January 2013, 21:38	#36
Thilak29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KL 14 / KA 05 Posts: 754 Thanked: 2,002 Times View My Garage	Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai A Rs 1.8 crore Audi R8 race car caught fire and was virtually reduced to ashes near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on Sunday afternoon. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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27th January 2013, 22:02	#37
Enigmatic BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mumbai/Doon Posts: 459 Thanked: 626 Times View My Garage	Re: Accidents in India - PICS ^^^ How in the world did that happen ?? Any more info about the incident?? Hope everyone's okay...
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27th January 2013, 22:04	#38
nitin.rai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: 269 Times	Wuhoo, another feather in German engineering? Mods: Please merge with another thread if there's one. Couldn't find any. http://www.autocarindia.com/News/330...in-mumbai.aspx - Source ACI. Reason stated as aftermarket mod without any investigation, hmm. Attached Images Last edited by nitin.rai : 27th January 2013 at 22:06.
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27th January 2013, 22:12	#39
Rosso Corsa BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BOM - ATL Posts: 553 Thanked: 547 Times	Re: Parx SuperCar Show : 26th - 27th January, 2013 I have nothing to say
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27th January 2013, 22:55	#42
jatinpatel BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 610 Thanked: 193 Times View My Garage	re: Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9 You cannot blame German engineering for modifications which were done in wrong way and a negligent owner/driver who kept on revving the nuts of this car inspite of knowing it had spurted and Oil leak. Get the facts right please.
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27th January 2013, 23:42	#43
karan561 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,648 Thanked: 16,171 Times View My Garage	re: Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9 Somethings not working for brand Audi in the recent time the Q7 incident & now the R8 catching fire
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28th January 2013, 01:01	#45
AdiSinghV12 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: BOM-CCU-PAT Posts: 611 Thanked: 843 Times	re: Audi R8 catches fire in Mumbai! EDIT: A few more - page 9 Heard from a reliable source that the owner got a 2013 R8 that was launched recently as the replacement for this thingy today evening. The same red one that was used as the demo car. Pretty surprising but if it's true then Audi surely knows how to make its customers happy!
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