Is rapper 3GAR's R7m McLaren 570S Coupe street-legal?

‘328km/h’: Is rapper 3GAR’s R7m McLaren 570S Coupe street-legal?

Nigerian rapper 3GAR is making headlines after he crashed his R7 million McLaren 570S Coupe in Cape Town, but is the supercar street-legal?

Nigerian rapper 3GAR involved in a car accident. Images: Instagram @3gar_baby /X @abelmike

Nigerian rapper 3GAR Baby – real name Prince Daniel Obioma – is trending after he crashed his R7 million McLaren 570s Coupe while speeding down a High-Level Road in Cape Town.

NIGERIAN RAPPER 3GAR CRASHES HIS MCLAREN IN A HIGH-SPEED ACCIDENT

The publication has since established that the star is now recovering from home after he was discharged from the hospital.

However, the rapper confirmed that his brother is still admitted after the near-fatal accident.

In one of the now-viral videos captured by the CCTV, the rapper was seen speeding before the car spun out of control before crashing.

Reports have it that the 3GAR was recorded driving at 200km/h. After all, this is not the first time the 3GAR has been spotted speeding.

Sadly, another supercar accident happened in Cape Town over the weekend, which saw a Ferrari killing two in a high-speed crash in the CBD.

Against these accidents, netizens have asked if these coveted supercars are street-legal.

IS THE SUPERCAR STREET-LEGAL?

Several supercars have made their way to South Africa in recent years, with McLaren among celebrities’ most desired supercars.

Surprisingly, 3GAR’s whip is one of the most coveted McLarens spotted in the country, but is it street-legal? According to reports, a few McLaren 570S coupes were made available for the market.

According to reports, the car’s top speed is 328 km/h. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach 200km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The McLaren 570S Coupe’s maximum power is 570 PS (562 bhp), boasting a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

This is the same engine used on the sleek 650S and P1 GTR, which are ranked amongst the fastest McLarens ever made.

Surprisingly, the McLaren P1 GTR is designed strictly for the track. The publication noted that 3GAR’s McLaren is street-legal despite boasting several track features.

Several drivers have abused these outstanding specs, increasing high-speed accidents worldwide.

STRICT REGULATIONS TO CURB HIGH-SPEED ACCIDENTS

Several countries have implemented strict regulations regarding the driving of supercars, and many are convinced that South Africa should also consider similar regulations.

According to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia, ‘all drivers of ultra-high-powered vehicles (UHPVs) must hold a U class licence to drive on South Australian roads.’