A high-performance McLaren 570S was wrecked in a high-speed crash on High Level Road, Sea Point, on Saturday morning.
Man survives horror McLaren 570S crash
The vehicle, valued at approximately R3 million, collided with a pavement before slamming into the boundary wall of a property.
Peter Flentov of the Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum confirmed that the crash occurred at around 06:30.
“[The driver of] a McLaren 570S coupe was driving at high speed along High Level Road in the Sea Point, Fresnaye area, and hit part of the pavement. The car then hit the boundary wall of a property,” Flentov said.
Both the driver and his passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital for medical attention.
Sea Point police have opened a case of reckless and negligent driving as part of their investigation. It remains unclear whether alcohol or other factors contributed to the crash.
Videos and images from the scene have since circulated online, with speculation that the vehicle may have been traveling at speeds of up to 200km/h before the impact.
How safe is a McLaren 570S at high speeds?
The McLaren 570S is a lightweight supercar designed for extreme performance.
With a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 419kW, it is capable of reaching 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 328km/h.
However, these speeds are intended for controlled conditions, such as racetracks, not residential roads.
McLaren’s advanced safety systems include a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis designed to absorb high-impact crashes, which likely played a role in the occupants’ survival.
However, high-speed driving in urban areas poses serious risks, particularly when safety features like seatbelts are disregarded.
According to reports, the passenger in the McLaren was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Road safety experts stress that even in high-performance vehicles, seatbelt use remains the most critical factor in reducing serious injuries during accidents.
Authorities are urging any witnesses or individuals with additional information about the crash to come forward as investigations continue.
