For those who lived through the ‘90s, there’s a high probability that you’ve heard of Michael Jordan, or MJ for short. Well, if you’re a staunch NBA fan, you’ll know that before he retired, he led the Chicago Bulls to win a whopping six championships.
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Sure, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics had more championship wins, but the Bulls, and by extension MJ, is instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world.
Now, why are we talking about Michael Jordan on a car news and classifieds website? On The Last Dance (2020), a docu series produced by ESPN revolving around MJ, specifically his last season, it is made evident that Mike loves cars a lot.
If you love basketball, watch The Last Dance. [Source: ESPN]
But by far, as seen on the series at least, MJ particularly loves Porsches. He loves these German made beasts so much that he even got two: 911 Turbo S and a 911 Cabriolet.
So yeah, the man himself has an impeccable taste for cars too. As such, let’s take a closer look at Michael Jordan’s list of cars that he drove or ridden in throughout the years starting with the Porsches.
MJ’s 911s
When Jordan went home to Chicago after the Bull’s third championship win, we saw from The Last Dance that he drove a 911 Turbo Slant Nose, a Porsche 911 that has pop-up headlights, and you guessed it, a sloped front end.
Powered by a 3.3-liter flat six engine, this Porsche model made 282-horsepower which is quite significant for a car of its size in 1993.
Here's MJ with his 911 Slant Nose [Source: ESPN]
MJ’s other Porsche is a 911 Turbo S, which was seen on Episode 9 when the Bulls beat the Pacers in Game 7 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals.
This particular 911 had an “Air” license plate and colored red. It also had a gigantic rear wing and the model itself is notable for being one of the last air-cooled 911 Turbos.
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Check out that rear wing [Source: ESPN]
MJ’s Corvettes
Apart from German sports cars, MJ also loved American-made Chevrolet Corvettes, which he also owned two of.
His first Corvette seen on the docuseries during his spring training with the Chicago White Sox, was a fourth-generation ZR-1. The second one is a C5 Corvette, which was seen in the first episode. This one however wasn’t just any plain old corvette as it was a 40th Anniversary ZR-1.
If it isn't obvious, "His Airness" really likes rare cars. [Source: ESPN]
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MJ’s Ferrari 550 Maranello
Jordan also famously owned a Ferrari 550 Maranello. Why famous? That’s because Tinker Hatfield, the designer for the Air Jordan line of shoes, took inspiration from the look of the car for the Air Jordan 14. Do note though that MJ also owned a black Testarossa.
Jordan's Maranello as seen on The Last Dance. [Source: ESPN]
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140
Another car “His Airness” drove on The Last dance, specifically on episode seven, was a W140 S-Class. Again, this was during the cusp of his first retirement from the NBA.
The news leaked, though, so MJ used this car to escape the many reporters waiting to descend upon him for a scoop. As for the car itself, it wasn’t just any Mercedes-Benz S-Class as this one was a V12 S600 that was customized by Lorinser, a specialist tuning company for Mercedes-Benz. Are you seeing a trend here about rare and not-so-ordinary cars?
Not the exact on from the docu series but this image is clearer
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MJ’s Range Rovers
As seen from the Last Dance, MJ, like many of us, also needed a roomy and comfortable vehicle that had a large seating capacity.
One of these was a Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.6, one of the rarest Land Rover Range Rovers ever made. MJ’s HSE 4.6 came in a black and red color scheme and had a custom license plate that says “TWO TREY.”
MJ's rare Range Rover driving out of the famous "23 gate"
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Another as was seen on the seventh-episode was a Range Rover Country LWB. This was the time when MJ was playing professional baseball with the Chicago White Sox. What do you think of Michael Jordan’s cars?
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Know more about Porsche 911 2024
The Porsche 911, pronounced as nine-eleven, is one of the most acclaimed sports cars respected by professional drivers and other car manufacturers worldwide. It is hailed for its stunning design meticulously crafted to provide an astounding performance in every ride. Inside, it is built with the latest safety, convenience, and premium features fit for royalty. Locally, it is offered in the following variants: the Porsche 911 Carrera, the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera S, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Targa 4, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Cabriolet GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS, the Porsche 911 Speedster, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
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Porsche 911 Launch
The Porsche 911 was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and was developed as a more powerful replacement for the Porsche 356. In 1963, it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a 2.0-liter, air-cooled engine. Two years after it was exported in the US.
Fast forward to today and after producing one million automobiles in May 2017, the Porsche 911 line is still reigning supreme after every model release. According to the German premium automobile company, 70% of this model is still roadworthy today.
Porsche 911 Exterior
Since its first release, the Porsche 911 received subtle changes to pay homage to its timeless and legendary status. At the front, it is fitted with a mildly refreshed bumper with a pair of contemporary matrix headlights.
Its body is still designed with the perfect balance of classy curves and edges that effortlessly exude a premium appeal. Its rear is fitted with slightly revamped taillights and brake lights. Its bumper, designed with air vents, complements the overall look of the vehicle.
Porsche 911 Interior
To match its posh looks on the outside, the cabin of the Porsche 911 features luxury such as the sports steering wheel wrapped in leather, fully electric sports seats covered in leather with a memory package, air vents with leather trimmings, personalized floor mats, a highly efficient and interactive center console, and a contemporary instrument cluster with crystal clear graphics, and tachometer dial guards and more.
To answer their customer’s needs and preferences, Porsche offers exclusive interior trims that will truly personalize their iconic vehicle.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing useful details such as fuel economy, driving mode, speed, and other useful information is a seven-inch touchscreen system. Also, an 11-inch touchscreen on the center console is available to provide vast driving information, car entertainment, and more.
In terms of safety, the standard on all variants is the side impact beams, ABS and Driveline Traction Control, dual-stage driver and passenger mounted side airbags, curtain first-row airbags, outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts, tire pressure warning, and electronic stability control.
Platform & Chassis
The Porsche 911 is manufactured with the Porsche Active Suspension Management that guarantees comfort and heightened dynamics. The S variant utilizes the sports suspension with a lowered body. Its springs are engineered tougher and shorter with front anti-roll bars and stiff rear axles.
Engine & Drivetrain
The standard variants run using a 350 horsepower, six-cylinder engine while the S models are fitted with a 400-horsepower version. The GTS variant is affixed with a 430-horsepower six-cylinder engine while the GT3 is powered by a 475-horsepower, six-cylinder motor engine.
The Turbo models come with a turbocharged, 520-horsepower engine and the Turbo S variant is equipped with a 560-horsepower motor.
All models excluding the GT3 and Turbo choices offer a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic or a seven-speed manual transmission. The Turbo, Turbo S, and the GT3 only come with a PDK gearbox.
Porsche 911 2024 Price List
The official price list for the Porsche 911 is not available in the Philippines. To find the best price, request a callback from Porsche dealers.
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