5 things you need to know about Pontiff’s N76M Lamborghini

By now, almost everyone knows about

Still, there is so much more to the story that a lot of people do not realise.

Here are 5 interesting things you should know about the Pontiff’s exotic ride.

1. It is a custom-made gift:

Pope Francis’ newest car is a gift from Lamborghini, who customised the car just for him. The car was produced by Ad Personam, the company’s customization department.

It was presented by Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and others from the company, including two of the technicians who worked on the car.

The ceremony was held in the Vatican.

2. It's not just an ordinary Lamborghini:

The Pontiff’s car is a one-off rear-wheel-drive Huracán LP580–2 coupe, according to digital trends. It is a really fast car with a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 with 572 horsepower, 398 pound-feet of torque.

It has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that gives it the ability to hit 62 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 198 mph. CarandBike.com reports that it is worth about $210,730 (N76M).

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3. The colours mean something:

The Catholic leader’s latest addition has two colours, white and yellow. Offical names — Bianco Monocerus and Giallo Tiberino. These colours page homage to the Vatican city flag.

4. It was meant for charity:

Contrary to public belief, this car was made for charity. It was built so that the Pope could auction it off and donate to charity. According to the Pope, proceeds will go to various organizations around the world.

These organisations include the Pontifical Foundation ‘Aid to the Church in Need’, the Pope John XXIII Community, GICAM headed by Dr Marco Lanzetta (hand surgeon) and Friends of Central Africa.

5. The charity will be held next year:

The car will be auctioned on May 12, 2018. This will be done by RM Sotheby’s. The buyer will be getting a special-edition Lamborghini Huracan with a signature from the Pope himself.

FYI:

This is not the first time an auto company has gifted the Pope. In 2013, Pope Francis got a Harley Davidson Dyna Glide motorcycle gifted that was auctioned for $327,000 in Paris. The proceeds went to a hostel in Rome.

The Pope has also received an Enzo supercar, the final one, from Ferrari.

What would you do if you were given an expensive, luxury ride?