Michael Jordan has added a rare Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, touted as “the world’s fastest and most powerful convertible” with a maximum speed of 300 miles per hour and a price tag of $3.5M, to his collection of automobiles.
Jordan is one of just 30 persons in the world who own a supercar, according to Robb Report, as an athlete who has always strived to be the greatest and is known for his competitive spirit.
“Today was a special day”, the Hennessey Performance account tweeted alongside a photo of firm CEO John Hennessey with Jordan and his new vehicle in front of the Hall of Famer’s Grove XXIII golf club in Florida. “Such an honor to build a customized Venom F5 for a special friend”.
The image only reveals a small piece of the Venom F5 Roadster, which debuted more than a year ago, but it appears to have a carbon-fiber body with yellow pinstriping.
Late in 2022, production of the Venom F5 began, and only 24 coupes were manufactured, rendering the convertible less rare.
The starting price of the Venom F5 Roadster is $3 million, compared to $2.1 million for the Venom F5 coupe, as a result of increased production.
According to Forbes, Jordan’s net worth is $2B, which is hardly a dent in his bank account.
Jordan, who is currently contemplating a $1.7B sale of the Charlotte Hornets, reportedly made $256 million in his licensing agreement with Nike last year, according to Front Office Sports, and his Jordan Brand generated $5.9B in revenue.
In addition, he co-owns the 23XI NASCAR team with drivers Bubba Watson and Tyler Reddick.
The car’s price is comprehensible based on its specifications.
The Venom F5 is equipped with a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 engine that generates 1,817 horsepower and 1,193 pound-feet of torque, and a seven-speed, single-clutch, semi-automatic transmission.
The roadster has many similarities to the coupe, particularly at the front, but the distinctions begin in the cabin, where a lightweight 18-pound carbon-fiber roof panel is removable.
The lack of a canopy slightly increases its curb weight, which is now 3,100 pounds compared to 2,999 pounds for the standard F5.
New tempered glass, comprised of a material that can sustain temperatures greater than 1,050 degrees Fahrenheit, is also featured at the rear to provide a view of the powerful engine located behind the passenger compartment.