Supercars taking on muscle cars is a battle that dates back several decades. In fact, it’s the type of racing that isn’t limited to just one continent or region. That’s evident after photos popped up of a serious crash involving a Ford Mustang and a McLaren 650S that appears to have taken place in Puerto Rico.
The images shared by the Puerto Rico Police (PPR) show an orange McLaren with significant rear-end and driver’s side damage, while debris is scattered across the roadway. Fluid stains are visible on the pavement leading to the six-figure vehicle. A yellow Ford Mustang is seen sitting on its driver’s side near some grass, with damage to both bumpers and hazard lights on.
The aftermath also includes a short video showing individuals working together to try to flip the pony car back onto its tires. While it’s tough to say without local verification or better images, the Ford appears to be a 2015–2017 Ford Mustang GT, identifiable by its quad exhaust setup and S550-generation rear styling. The McLaren seems to be a 570S, based on the rear fascia and signature taillights.
If correct, it rolled out of the factory in Woking with 562 hp (570 PS) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Clearly, that’s more than enough power to get into trouble. Put these two cars together and they boast over 1,000 horsepower combined.
While there are no public details just yet on exactly how the cars came to rest in this manner, many who’ve shared the images and video online have pointed to street racing as the likely cause. Street racing has long been an issue in Puerto Rico, and these photos provide a stark reminder of just how fast things can go sideways, whether racing was involved or not.