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      Although the Carrera GT can be repaired, the cost of repairs will undoubtedly be high for the owner.

      A Fayence Yellow Porsche Carrera GT was involved in a crash on slick roads in the Austrian Alps.

      Local firefighters took over three hours to retrieve the GT from a steep slope.

      Only 89 units of the Carrera GT were produced in this yellow shade, enhancing the vehicle's scarcity.

      Driving a sports car on a winding mountain road is an exhilarating experience. However, situations can quickly take a turn for the worse, as was the case for a Porsche Carrera GT and its driver in Austria recently.

      While navigating a narrow road close to the Austrian Alps, the vehicle veered off the edge, causing considerable damage to the car as well as to the surrounding vegetation. If you think your day is going poorly, consider the plight of this car's owner.

      The accident took place near Strobl at the base of the Alps over the weekend. Local authorities did not specify the exact circumstances of the crash, but it's not difficult to deduce what likely happened. Given the wet weather, narrow roads, and the possibility of the driver either understeering or oversteering while turning, the situation is clear.

      Even though Porsche’s last analog hypercar is equipped with anti-spin technology rather than a stability control system, it offers little assistance in dire situations, as no technology can defy the laws of physics, regardless of its sophistication.

      Images shared on social media by the local fire department depict the aftermath of the incident, which shows the Carrera GT suffering significant damage. It appears the car slid down an embankment, with its rear end facing downward.

      Recovering the vehicle was a challenging task. According to Salzburg ORF, specialists were summoned to prevent any damage to the expensive carbon fiber monocoque of the Porsche. Additionally, several trees had to be cut down to create a clear path for the car to be extracted. With such extensive efforts required, it’s not surprising that the recovery process lasted over three hours.

      Images indicate that one of the quarter panels has been completely torn off, while the rear has been severely damaged. Although repairing the vehicle should be feasible, it will certainly come with a significant price tag. Reports indicate that this Carrera GT is registered in Germany, and both the driver and passenger are from Singapore.

      Porsche manufactured 1,270 units of the Carrera GT, with only 89 believed to be painted in Fayence Yellow like this one. While it may not be the rarest hypercar, it stands as one of the most iconic, making it quite unlikely to be written off—though it will forever carry a blemish on its record.