McLaren Automotive has unveiled the gold-infused Al Sahara 79 which is set to appear in the Dubai International Motor Show. (Photo : Facebook)
British automaker McLaren Automotive unveiled the gold-infused Al Sahara 79 high-performance vehicle which is set to appear in the Dubai International Motor Show.
A limited edition of the McLaren 650S Spider that was built by McLaren's Special Operations division and adorned with 24-carat gold particles will be available in the Middle East.
The name of the limited edition car was inspired by the famous, expansive desert and by the atomic number of gold. McLaren Automotive noted that the Al Sahara 79 was specifically created for the Middle Eastern car market, according to AutoBlog.
Moreover, the special edition 650S model has a marvelous pearl white paint job combined with 24-carat gold particles. The gold was included to provide some luster to the Al Sahara 79.
Aside from this, the Al Sahara 79 features a white and deep gold color scheme in the car's interior and contrast stitching to convey utmost royalty. McLaren's exclusive automobile also has a carbon-fiber trim along with glossy back wheels and a retractable top.
Along with the Al Sahara 79, McLaren will also deliver an orange Sports Series 570S and a white McLaren P1 with orange accent. The display of three vehicles by the British high-performance automaker will be a first in the Middle East.
The executive director of the McLaren Special Operations division, Paul Mackenzie, also said that the Al Sahara 79 was a result of taking in the suggestions of McLaren car owners and utilizing the company's exquisite craftsmanship to provide a distinct, luxurious vehicle, according to Top Gear.
In total, only five Al Sahara 79 special edition cars were built to express how limited the model is, even for McLaren enthusiasts.
McLaren's 650S Spider Al Sahara 79 is priced at 1,456,308 Emirati Dirham or about $400,000 and can be acquired at Dubai International Motor Show from Nov. 10, Tuesday, to Nov. 14, Saturday.
