Here’s ‘Black Mamba’ Kobe Bryant’s Updated 2023 Car Collection

Kobe Bean Bryant, a.k.a. Kobe Bryant began his basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he quickly established himself as one of the best high school players in the country. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft but was quickly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he spent his entire career. During his time in the NBA, Kobe went head-to-head with some of the best players of all time, like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Tim Duncan, and Steph Curry. During his time with the Lakers, Bryant became one of the most iconic and dominant players in NBA history. He won five NBA championships (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, and 2010), two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012), and was named to the NBA All-Star team 18 times. He won his first three championships while being part of one of the most dominant duos of all time with Shaquille O'Neal. He also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP a record-breaking four times, the NBA MVP in 2008, the NBA scoring title twice, and was named the NBA Finals MVP twice. The All-Star Game MVP was renamed the Kobe Bryant MVP award after he passed away in 2020. Bryant was known for his incredible work ethic and dedication to the game of basketball. He had a fierce competitive drive and was known for his ability to perform in clutch situations, earning him the nickname "The Black Mamba." Bryant's signature moves, including his fadeaway jump shot and his ability to finish acrobatic layups in traffic, were iconic and often imitated by other players like Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, and DeMar DeRozan. Bryant's sudden and tragic death in 2020 was mourned by basketball fans around the world. He left behind a lasting legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time and as a role model for his dedication, work ethic, and philanthropic endeavors.

What was Kobe Bryant's favorite car?

Kobe Bryant found his delight in the Ferrari 458 Italia. He owned one with all the features juiced up, so much that the car had an additional cost of $100,000, pushing the price of the Ferrari from its base 229,000 to a whopping 329,000. He also gifted his wife one of these Ferraris just before he bought one for himself.

What car did Kobe Bryant jump over?

Kobe Bryant was featured in an advertisement in 2008 where he was promoting Nike Basketball shoes, the Zoom Kobe 4. The advertisement showed him jumping over an Aston Martin DB9 convertible.

What is Kobe Bryant's net worth? 

Kobe Bryant had a net worth of $600 million at the time of his death in January 2020.

What car did Snoop Dogg gift Kobe Bryant?

Kobe Bryant was gifted a 1967 Pontiac by Snoop Dogg, with the specialty being that the whole car was customized in Lakers' livery, which Kobe was a part of, and Snoop Dogg is a big fan of. The car was mod into a yellow and purple livery with the hood having a mural of many basketball legends who have played on the Lakers team, including Kobe Bryant. 

Although he grinds hard to win either NBA or League matches, the Black Mamba has an eye for his super luxurious car collection. Whether it’s a Chevrolet, Ferrari, or even a Lamborghini he seems to be among the best basketball players to own the best cars in the world. We’ll start off with his Lamborghini Murcielago. 

7. Ferrari F430

Other than his Ferrari 458 Italia, Kobe Bryant’s Ferrari F430 was his second fastest Ferrari in his collection. It was also coated with a bright dark red finish & seems to like the most. It was further replaced with Ferra 458 Italia which turned out to be a convertible.

The 2012 Ferrari F430 is powered by a 4.3-liter V8 engine that boosts to 502 hp with 346 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph.

6. Bentley Continental GT

Black Mamba is fond of his Bentleys more than his Lamborghini, just because of his Pearl White Bentley Continental GT which is why it costs him more than its base price. The exterior defines the signature Bentley chassis with its high-class luxurious interiors that are polished with a creamy white finish. Talking about the exterior the highlight is his custom pearl paint job, which shifts the color from brown to purple that makes it one of the favorite cars in his collection.

His Bentley Continental GT is bolted with a 6.0-liter W12 twin-charged turbo engine that goes up to 560 hp with 479 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph.

5. 1963 Chevy Impala Convertible

In 2006, Vanessa Bryant surprises Kobe Bryant by gifting him a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible by the guys over at West Coast Customs. With deep Zenith wheels & a convertible top, his Chevy looked sick! Well documented in history, his Chevy Impala was coated with a Persian blue finish that makes the convertible more daring.

The Chevrolet Impala Convertible is powered by a 6.7-liter V8 engine that boosts up to 273 hp with 420 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 within 7.5 seconds and with a top speed of 125 mph.

4. Ferrari 458 Italia

If we have to talk about his collection, we can’t miss his 2012 Ferrari F430. He was seen in one of his favorite cars the Bentley Continental GT while going for a match at Staples Center. Its ultra-fast performance makes it one of the fastest cars on this planet during its time. His Ferrari F430 was coated with a bright red finish, and covered with cream coffee leather seats.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine that boosts to 562 hp with 398 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph 

3. Lamborghini Murcielago

Kobe Bryant’s Lamborghini Murcielago was a part of his family, since when his wife Vanessa Bryant bought it for him. It is the only supercar in his possession that has an automatic transmission. This 2-seater coupe comes with a pearl yellow paint finish, that includes his own custom metallic silver wheels. The interiors are bolted with black and yellow leather front and rear seats.

His 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago is powered by a 6.2-liter V12 engine that boosts up the coupe to 572 hp with 479 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 206 mph.

2. Lamborghini Aventador

After a long thought, Kobe Bryant manages to replace his Lamborghini Murcielago with his new Aventador. He doesn’t seem to stop just here, as he continues to improve his Aventador for a performance boost at an extra $109,000. His Lamborghini Aventador comes with a black matte carbon finish that looks phenomenal. His jet-like AWD supercar was one of his favorites & even after his untimed demise, Lamborghini tributed Kobe with a custom Lakers paint finish.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine that goes up to 691 hp with 507 lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-60 within 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph.

1. 1967 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible

This might be one of the best moments in the American basketball player’s life when none other than Snoop Dogg himself gifted Kobe

Bryant his own 1967 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible. The Lakers-themed lowrider which Snoop Dogg customized for his car collection, was eventually handed over to Kobe. It was coated with a yellow paint finish with a purple hood.

The 1966 Pontiac Parisienne was introduced with a 5.0-liter V8 engine, with a powerful performance of 194.4 hp with 285 lb-ft of torque. Third-party claims that it can do 0-60 in a decent amount of time with no such figures. If compared then it would range from 5.2 to 7 seconds with a top speed of 120 mph.