Pope Francis Will Auction Off His One-of-a-Kind Lamborghini

The Lord may never buy you a Mercedes-Benz, but the Pope will sell you his Lamborghini.

For charity, of course.

Shortly before Thanksgiving last year, Automobili Lamborghini made Pope Francis an offering he couldn’t refuse – a special edition Huracán RWD Coupé created just for His Holiness.

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

Gifted to the Pope in the Vatican, the custom Huracán was decked out in a special shade of Bianco Monocerus (white) with Giallo Tiberino (yellow) stripes and detailing alongside its body as an homage to the colors of the flag of Vatican City.

Built to European specifications, the Papal-edition Huracán has a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 with 572 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque that’s mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission under its robe.

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

Riding on diamond-finished wheels covering Nero callipers, the interior of the car is trimmed in Bianco Leda Sportivo leather and has stylish Lamborghini crests adorning its headrests.

Capable of blasting from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just a blistering 3.4 seconds and hitting a top speed of 198 MPH, the Huracán RWD is a speed demon, er, angel.

This one, which has remained in static storage since it was presented to, and signed by, the Holy Father, in late 2017, will be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s on March 12 in Monaco.

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán RWD Coupé will be auctioned on May 12 for charity. (Image courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

Expected to sell for $303,000 to $425,000, proceeds from the auction will be distributed to the city of Nineveh in Iraq which is under siege by ISIS (70%), “Amici per il Centrafrica Onlus” (10%), Groupe International Chirurgiens Amis de la Main (10%) and the Pope John XXIII Community Association.

“Benefitting a quartet of deserving charities all near and dear to Pope Francis’ heart, the sale of this Huracán represents a unique opportunity to acquire a wholly unique Lamborghini while giving back to worthy causes in the name of His Holiness,” according to RM Sotheby’s.

Now that’s what we call heaven on wheels.

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