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