Would a burning car be hot enough to melt/deform gold?

Question

I know that it takes a really high temperature to melt gold, usually necessitating a furnace. ...But would the trunk of a burning car suffice? If a gold ring was left inside the trunk of a burning car, would it melt? Would it at least show any telltale signs like blackening or deformities? Thanks.

Answer 1

Gold has a melting point of about 1064 degrees C.  Even a candle flame can get hotter than that.  Gold exposed to the flame would certainly melt.  Gold more protected might not.

Answer 2

yes