I and most Ferrari owners carry a Halon FE. Couple of reasons- separate ignition systems for each engine bank and high hp can mean cruising with only one bank operating whereby raw gas pours into the hot cat on the dead bank, starting a fire, also gas attendants spilling gas onto hot headers. I had a wiring problem once and had to use mine.

Having a FE in the trunk is as bad as not having one. Best is an engine installation, second best is having the FE within reach of the driver. Mine is mounted at my side, easily accessible from driving position and from the outside when the driver's door is opened or reaching into an open driver's window. If you wish I can supply mounting pictures which are availaible on several Ferrari web sites. The case with MB is undoubtedly different but in the trunk is rediculous.

Also don't expect to get satisfaction out of anything short of halon. Halon extinguishes flames leaving everything as it was, and cost about $100 for 3 lbs. A cheapo $20 FE can get you $1000+ of cleanup. If you want protection, do it right! Halon is somewhat difficult to get because of shipping restrictions but can be found at aviation supply houses. Minimum size recommended is 2.5 lbs, good for probably 20 seconds which is adequate in an emergency. If you need it, use is all, and buy another one. Don't expect to use a little now and again.

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1993 MB190e 104k