A MCLAREN supercar donated to Elton John’s charity has sold for a staggering £725,000 – more than four times its typical value.
The stunning McLaren 570S Spider was gifted to the Elton John AIDS Foundation by McLaren Automotive ahead of the organisation’s Argento Ball.
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The star-studded bash was attended by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Victoria Beckham and Graham Norton – but no famous celebs took home the McLaren.
Worth around £165,000, the silver convertible was snapped up by an anonymous bidder for £725,000.
And all of the proceeds from the sale have been put towards the Foundation’s cause to create an AIDS-free future.
Sir Elton said: “We are thrilled with the success of the event. Funds raised can make a real impact for our work with young people.”
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In addition to picking up the 570S Spider, the auction winner receives a personal tour of the McLaren Technology Centre by Amanda McLaren – the only child of founder Bruce McLaren.
Alongside its sleek appearance, the motor’s performance stats are nothing short of impressive.
Fitted with a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it produces 562bhp.
This gives the McLaren a 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds and a 0-124mph time of 9.6 seconds.
And with a top speed of 204mph, it’s one of the world’s quickest convertibles.
The roof is an electrically-folding hardtop that can be lowered in just 15 seconds at speeds of up to 25mph.
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Inside, the bespoke 570S Spider features a “By McLaren” Sport interior with Jet Black Nappa leather seats stitched with Carbon Black thread.
And the hand-built supercar also comes with incredible stopping power thanks to its carbon ceramic brakes.
At 124mph, the high-powered brakes will bring the McLaren to a standstill in just 133 metres, while it takes just 32metres to go from 62mph to a complete stop.
