Chromed Audi R8 Spyder

Audi has been a winner all the way with its powerful S5 Sport back,  R8 Spyder, stylish A3 1.2 T S I and the glamorous A4 3.0 T D I.
The excuse for chroming the Audi R8 V10 Spyder for the bidding is that it took place during Elton John’s famous White Tie and Tiara Ball.
Dressing up and dancing is a front for efforts to raise money and awareness for the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF). Audi has been a part of the ball for several years now and it’s a nice tradition.

Audi R8 Spyder that went up for auction to benefit Elton John’s charity foundation. The chromed Audi finally has been auctioned at the 13th edition of Sir Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball event this year for a price of $400k. The event was held at famous music superstar, Sir Elton John’s home along with his partner David Furnish.

Audi too has been supporting this cause for the ninth consecutive year. With a special chrome exterior finish, the Audi R8 has a 5.2 liter engine generating 525 horsepower at 8000 Rpm. The car has an average of 12 km to a gallon and can speed up to 0-100 km  in merely 3.7 seconds.

The chromed Audi too features a rear view camera, signature LED headlamps, Blue tooth seat-belt microphone and has a special six speed manual transmitter. The car also has an exceptional ten-cylinder, 525PS petrol engine. Audi has raised around $220 million ever since the organization was conceptualized in 1993. The German car makers have been producing limited edition models in collaboration with EJAF for last eight years especially for this charity cause held at Tie & Tierra ball every year.

Jeremy Hicks, Director of Audi UK said, “Sir Elton John’s fund raising ball really is a golden ticket event that is as glamorous as it is hugely effective in fund raising terms.” Although EJAF is one of the major charity organizations that is run by the profound musician but, Sir John has also auctioned some of his luxury items like ‘Blinged’ i Pods and Rolls Royce Phantom Drop-head Coupe that fetched a price $1.6 million.