Michael Jordan: all the cars of a famous basketball player

We decided to collect in one article all the cars belonging to the greatest basketball player of all time Michael Jordan. We collected the cars that were bought during the basketball career of the athlete, and also present to your attention those that were purchased after.

Chevrolet Corvette C4 and C5

The Chevrolet Corvette is one car that has been associated with the man who led the Chicago Bulls to repeated victories. Jordan often drove C4 (1983-1996) and C5 (1996-2004). in addition, Jodan also starred in commercials for Chevrolet.

The first Corvette was a silver C4 with a JUMP 23 license plate, and later he bought newer versions of 1990, 1993, and 1994. The most powerful of these was the ZR-1 with a 8hp V380 engine.

Ferrari 512 CHILDREN

Perhaps the most famous of Jordan's cars is a black Ferrari 512 TR with a license plate that had initials on it. This particular Ferrari appeared in a Sports Illustrated photo of the world's most famous player stepping out of a car in a suit and black sunglasses.

The car had a 12-cylinder 4,9-liter engine with 434 hp. From 1991 to 1994, Ferrari built the Maranello 2,261 512 TR. Jordan's car had a specially designed seat to make it more comfortable inside due to its height.

Ferrari 550 Maranello

Another Ferrari driven by the NBA legend was the 550 Maranello, this time in the traditional red. The naturally aspirated 5,5-liter V12 engine develops 485 hp under the long bonnet. and delivers the Grand Tourer's two-seater acceleration from 0-100 km / h in less than 4,4 seconds and a top speed of 320 km / h. The car is inspired by the Air Jordan XIV shoe design.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

After retiring, Michael Jordan bought a silver Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with license plates MJ 6. Cars with a 6,0-liter V12 engine with 620 hp, accelerates to 0-100 km / h in 3,2 seconds and developing maximum speed 330 km / h. Grand Grand Tourer Ferrari, designed by Pininfarina.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition

In 2007, Jordan bought the result of a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, the 722 Edition. The supercar was equipped with a 5,4-liter V8 engine with 650 hp. The SLR accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 337 km/h.

Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG

Jordan eventually gave preference to Mercedes-Benz cars. For a while, the athlete had a fifth generation black SL (R230) as well as a performance version 55 AMG from 2003 with a powerful V8 500 PS engine. Previously, he had a third generation Mercedes 380SL (R107), while in the 90s he made several appearances in the S-Class W140 limousine. Later, it was rumored that he bought  Mercedes AMG CL65.

Porsche 911

White 911 Turbo Cabriolet 930 generation with MJ JJ insignia, dedicated to the father of James Jordan. But, besides this, the athlete was seen driving a Porsche 911 from 964 and 993 generations. The German sports car was also the inspiration for the Jordan VI shoe, which featured a similar logo on the heel.

Bentley Continental GT

This first-generation 2005 green Bentley Continental GT with Lowenhart tinted windows and three-spoke wheels ($ 9) has been in Michael Jordan's garage for six years. Under the hood was a 000-liter W6,0 twin-turbo engine with 12 hp, giving the Grand Tourer all-wheel drive accelerating from 560-0 km / h in 100 seconds with a top speed of 4,8 km / h. Bentley Continental GT inspired Nike Air Jordan XXI shoe design and is now part of the collection of the Grams Family Museum in the USA.

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante and DB9 Volante

The American originally bought a DB7 Vantage Volante. The car was custom made in Rannoch Red with a 12 liter V5,9 engine with 420 hp. The car was registered in the name of Juanita Jordan's wife.

The next Aston Martin MJ bought was a silver DB9 Volante with beige leather inside and, of course, a convertible. Under the hood, the 5,9-liter V12 engine develops 450 horsepower from 0-100 km / h in 5,6 seconds.

Land rover range rover

In addition to sports cars, limousines and supercars, like any athlete, Michael Jordan had a great SUV.

Most of them are Land Rover Range Rover versions, or rather, from the first to the last fourth generation. 

Of course, these are far from all sportsman’s cars. In an interview, he admitted that over 40 cars passed through his garage, but we have collected the best and most interesting models for you.