In a bizarre and unfortunate accident in China, a commercial pizza oven fell off a forklift and landed on the hood of a Ferrari F8 Tributo, leaving car enthusiasts everywhere wincing. The incident, captured in a photo and short video circulating on social media, shows the stunned forklift operator still sitting in disbelief after the oven dropped onto the $280,000 supercar.
The good news for the Ferrari owner is that the mechanical components likely escaped damage, as the F8 Tributo’s twin-turbo 3.9-liter V8 engine is situated behind the seats. However, the front fascia and hood of the Ferrari surely took a significant hit, making the repairs undoubtedly expensive.
Ever mess up at work? At least you're not this guy pic.twitter.com/a9Nvil6Cco
— Ash (@AshinChina) April 11, 2023
While details of the exact cause are unclear, online commenters quickly noted several potential reasons for the mishap. These include the forklift’s forks being too close together, uneven ground, and the use of air tires, which likely led to instability. The forklift operator is likely facing some tough consequences, though the extent remains unknown, given the severity with which mistakes are often handled in China.
As for the Ferrari, the F8 Tributo is known not only for its striking design but also for its exhilarating performance. The car’s 710 horsepower and 568 lb.-ft. of torque make it a thrill to drive, but that wasn’t enough to save it from this unfortunate encounter with a pizza oven. Despite its lack of a gated manual transmission, the automatic Ferrari remains a powerful machine—though now in need of some serious bodywork.
Shawn Henry