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

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

By Simon Boseman

Published Nov 27, 2024

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

Table of Contents

  • Ferrari F430
  • Bentley Continental GT
  • 1963 Chevy Impala Convertible
  • Ferrari 458 Italia
  • Lamborghini Murcielago
  • Lamborghini Aventador

Although he grinds hard to win either NBA or League matches, the ‘Black Mamba’ Kobe Bryant 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

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.

Ferrari F430Specs
Price$186,925
Engine4.3-liter V8
Horsepower502 hp
Torque346 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed manual
0-60 MPH3.8 seconds
Top Speed198 mph

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

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.

Bentley Continental GTSpecs
Price$188,000
Engine6.0-liter W12 twin-charged
Horsepower560 hp
Torque479 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed sequential automatic
0-60 MPH4.6 seconds
Top Speed198 mph

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

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.

1963 Chevy Impala ConvertibleSpecs
Price$250,000
Engine6.7-liter V8
Horsepower275 hp
Torque420 lb-ft
Transmissionmanual
0-60 MPH7.5 seconds
Top Speed125 mph

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

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.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaSpecs
Price$329,000
Engine4.5-liter V8
Horsepower562 hp
Torque398 lb-ft
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch manual
0-60 MPH3.4 seconds
Top Speed205 mph

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

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.

Lamborghini MurcielagoSpecs
Price$400,000
Engine6.5-liter V12
Horsepower572 hp
Torque479 lb-ft
TransmissionAutomatic
0-60 MPH3.8 seconds
Top Speed206 mph

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

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.

Lamborghini AventadorSpecs
Price$400,000
Engine6.5-liter V12
Horsepower691 hp
Torque507 lb-ft
Transmission7-speed transmission
0-60 MPH2.9 seconds
Top Speed217 mph

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

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.

1967 Pontiac Parisienne ConvertibleSpecs
PricePriceless
Engine5.0-liter V8
Horsepower194.4 hp
Torque285 lb-ft
Transmission3-speed manual
0-60 MPH5.2 seconds
Top Speed120 mph

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.


FAQs

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 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.

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