Driven by Luxury: Inside Derek Jeter’s Million-Dollar Car Collection

Born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, Derek Jeter is a former MLB player for the New York Yankees. He is also an actor, businessman, and sports executive who has a net worth of $200 million. Derek made his professional MLB debut back in 1992 for the Yankees. He signed a contract worth $800K which was a big deal at that time. Derek is one of the MLB pioneers for the Yankees winning 5 Golden Glove awards, World Series MVP awards, Silver Slugger award, and more.

Despite having hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank, the former Yankee has a short yet standard car collection. There are rumors of him having automobiles from brands like Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and more but the evidence is far away from the truth. His car collection features brands such as Mercury, Mercedes-Benz, and Jeep.

1997 Mercury Mountaineer

The 14-time All-Star winner came from nothing and achieved greatness with his hard work and dedication to the sport and that seems to be the same for his first car as well. He bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer for almost $30K with a classic black and silver color combination. Back in the day, the midsize luxury SUV wasn’t only known for its posh cabin and high standard but also offered reliability, quality, and utility as a sport SUV. It is still one of Derek’s prized possessions and keeps it in good maintenance.

The Mercury Mountaineer comes with a 5.0L V8 engine putting out 210 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, the SUV takes a long 9.1 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark from a standstill. The top speed of the Mountaineer is only 116 mph.

2008 Mercedes-Benz S550

The German automotive brand is known for its top-class sedans and the S-Class falls right into that category. The MLB star owns a black Mercedes-Benz S550 from the model year of 2008. The fullsize sedan flaunts its signature front grille with sharp LED headlights while the swooping body profile makes it look modern despite its model year. The interior of the car has a standard cabin with commendable luxury features and generous legroom. The baseball player was spotted a few times leaving home for work and signing autographs from the car. The S550 originally had a price tag of $90.5K.

The Mercedes-Benz S550 is equipped with a 5.5L V8 engine generating 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of peak torque. Fitted to a 7-speed automatic transmission, the sedan completes the 0-60 mph run in 5.4 seconds while the top speed of the Benz is limited to only 130 mph.

2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Derek Jeter is very fond of Mercedes automobiles and this time it is also a S-Class but a hybrid variant. Priced at nearly $92K, the Mercedes-Benz S400 is a full size sedan with a hybrid setup fitted with its engine. The white Benz has been spotted on multiple occasions with its owner. Whether it is taking her wife shopping or attending business meetings, the S400 is one of his favorite cars. The exterior of the car looks a bit different than other S-Class sedans because of its headlight's curvy design.

The Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid gets power from a 3.5L V6 engine with a hybrid setup that generates a total of 295 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. The sedan comes standard with a 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission that results in a 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.9 seconds. The top speed of the sedan is limited to 155 mph.

2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

In October 2022, Jeep made a multi-year contract with the five-time Golden Glove winner and currently is the face of the automotive company. Derek has been seen promoting the Jeep Grand Wagoneer appearing in several ads and commercials. Naturally, the company gifted a 2023 Grand Wagoneer to the MLB player. The fullsize luxury SUV comes with a 7-seat configuration and generous cabin space with a plethora of features. With a bold and staggering look, the Grand Wagoneer has a starting price of $92.5K.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is powered by a 6.4L V8 engine churning out a total of 471 horsepower with 455 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the SUV takes 5.4 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark from a standstill. However, a top speed of 118 mph is a little disappointing.

2003 Ferrari Enzo

Jeter's car collection also includes a Ferrari Enzo, the luxury sports car that combines aesthetic allure with exceptional rarity. Ferrari produced only 400 total units of the Enzo. Jeter’s Enzo stands out with its vibrant red color, making it a true eye-catcher.

The Ferrari Enzo comes with a 6.0L V12 engine churning out a total of 660 horsepower with 485 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an 6-speed automated manual transmission, the vehicle takes 3.3 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark from a standstill, and goes upto a top speed of 218 MPH.

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