The $1.4m Ferrari that's so powerful it can't be driven on the road: Unique car won by Google boss in charity auction is unveiled

Ultra-rich owner will probably leave car with Ferrari and ask them to bring it along to track days three times a year
V12 engine delivers 740bhp making it one of the ultimate track cars
Money from winning bid will go to victims of Italian earthquake in May

PUBLISHED: 12:06 EST, 10 September 2012 | UPDATED: 17:48 EST, 10 September 2012

Ferrari took the wraps off a unique £1.1million model built for a Google boss today.

The supercar firm donated the special edition Ferrari 599 XX Evo to a charity auction to raise money for victims of the Italian earthquake in May.

Google executive Benjamin Sloss eventually won the auction with a winning bid of £1.1 million ($1.4 million).

Google boss Benjamin Sloss stands proudly alongside wife Christine and the special edition Ferrari 599 XX Evo after winning a charity auction

He was presented with the car in Italy by F1 drivers Fernando Alonso (right) and Felipe Massa (left)

He was presented with the car in Italy by Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo as well as F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

The Ferrari was the star attraction among the many items put up for the auction by the Maranello company.

More...

Under the bonnet is a V12 engine which develops a staggering 740bhp to make it one the ultimate track cars.

It is such a hardcore, no-holds barred machine that it is not allowed to be used on road or in specific race series.

The new yellow Ferrari caught the eye of Sloss even though he won't be allowed to drive it on the road

Instead, ultra-rich owners tend to leave them to be looked after by Ferrari and brought out three-times a year for special manufacturer days.

Luca di Montezemolo described the auction as a 'pole position result', praising the 'big heartedness' of the Ferrari fans who took part in the bidding.

He added: 'I would like to thank all the clients, collectors and enthusiasts that did their bit.

'Their bids have sent out a message of warmth and solidarity to the people in our region affected by this tragedy.'

The region of Emilia-Romagna has been rocked by two devastating back to back earthquakes leaving major infrastructure damage and 16 dead.

Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo said the outcome of the bidding was a 'pole position result'

Flying high: The proud new owners of the V12 Ferrari mingling with the company's most high profile figures

Add your comments

Comments (19)

The comments below have been moderated in advance.

View all

"so powerful it can't be driven on the road" I guess that makes a dramatic headline, even though that isn't the reason it can't be driven on public roads. There are street-legal cars that deliver more horsepower than that Ferrari. Makes as much sense as running a story about a top fuel dragster that can't be driven around town.

- Taofledermaus , Visalia, 11/9/2012 01:25

Click to rate Rating 3

DISGUSTING. SEND IN THE ARMY. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY BRITAIN?

- Educated left winger , I AM ALWAYS CORRECT, United Kingdom, 11/9/2012 00:14

Click to rate Rating 3

Does it come in red?

- Ian , London, 11/9/2012 00:00

Click to rate Rating (0)

You would think that such an expensive car would be road-worthy!

- UKIP Supporter , Bromley, Kent, 10/9/2012 23:39

Click to rate Rating 2

I live right down the street from Road Atlanta. I would be happy to take it for a spin every week to keep it purring.

- TracySwingKid , Atlanta, 10/9/2012 23:10

Click to rate Rating (0)

To those that posted that farraris are supposed to be red. You need to learn a bit more about the cars. If you look at the badge you will see the prancing pony in black on a field of yellow. This represents the fact that the first Ferraris were always yellow before being change to Red as a comercial choice. The badge background colour of yellow was kept to reflect the fact that Yellow was the first choice.

- Leigh , NZ, 10/9/2012 23:06

Click to rate Rating 1

just like the The Ferrari FXX you don't actually get to keep it. you ring them up and they bring the car to a track for you to drive and then when your done they take it back again. pointless

- paul , cornwall, United Kingdom, 10/9/2012 22:28

Click to rate Rating 2

i doubt the owner gives a hoot that he never drives it. he's only 'bought' it as a means of giving money to the earthquake charity. This man is a billionaire. 1.1 million has as much meaning as fluff in his pocket.

- Bob , Watford UK, 10/9/2012 22:21

Click to rate Rating 3

Why would I spend a million on a car and let Ferrari keep it in Italy? - duke , darlington >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Because you can (theoretically).

- Evan , Cleveland, United States, 10/9/2012 22:12

Click to rate Rating 1

Looks like a piece of crap ......

- Matt Sl utton , london, United Kingdom, 10/9/2012 22:02

Click to rate Rating 2

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.