Ferrari 599XX Evo auctioned to Google exec for charity

Google executive Benjamin Sloss recently took delivery of a very special
Ferrari in a unique way. Sloss was the winning bidder in an charity
auction of an ultra-rare
Ferrari
599XX Evo
hypercar. The proceeds of this auction went to benefit the victims of an
earthquake that struck the Emiglia Romaga region of
Italy in May of this year. The region is home to Modena, Maranello and Fiorano – all towns and cities that are significant to the Italian automaker. The winning bid of €1.4 million ($1.78 million) will go to victims in these cities, among others, in the region.

Sloss, who accepted the car in an event at the Italian
Grand Prix at Monza, had the car painted bright yellow. The high-performance machine was presented by Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo, accompanied by Scuderia Ferrari drivers
Fernando Alonso and
Felipe Massa.

The 599XX Evo won by the Google exec is a special machine, powered by a 740-horsepower V12, and equipped with active aerodynamics. It lapped the Nürburgring in a mere 6:58.16.

Sloss was quoted as saying that he was extremely happy to have contributed to the cause. The 599XX Evo was part of a series of auctions to raise money for victims. Other items included front bodywork and a V8 engine from a retired Formula One racecar. Also auctioned was a racing suit worn by former
F1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella. All told, the auction raised close to
$2.3 million.