Look At NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon’s Interesting Car Collection

Born on August 4, 1971, in Vallejo, California, Jeff Gordon is a retired American professional NASCAR driver who made a name for himself on the race track. The fellow American has proven himself as a legend in the sport winning several championships throughout his racing career. He has won 4 NASCAR Cup Series championships and 3 Daytona 500 Cups making him one of the most successful and influential racing figures in NASCAR history. Jeff has a net worth of nearly $200 million while earning over $500 million in his whole career. Besides his dominance in the race track, Jeff is an avid automobile geek and a true enthusiast of cars. He has some top-class cars in his collection, so, read on and get a brief idea of his interesting car collection. 

7. Jaguar XK8

Just like Gordon’s outgoing and adventurous personality, his car collection is also widespread. He is the owner of a Jaguar XK8 which is a grand tourer from the British car makers. The XK8 was first introduced back in 1996 with the project code-named X100. This grand tourer was in production for a short time from 1997 to 2006. The car came in 2 different types, a 2-door coupe, and a 2-door convertible. Initially, it cost about $13K for an XK8.

The Jaguar XK8 features a 4.0L V8 engine capable of generating 298 horsepower with 303 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 5-speed manual transmission it takes 6.1 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark. The top speed of the Jaguar is limited to 156 mph.

6. 1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe

The NASCAR legend is a true admirer and enthusiast of automobiles and has a 1933 Ford Three-Window Coupe in his collection. The car is an example of class and style while it exudes charm like no other. The front fascia of the car boasts a large unique grille design while the wave-like side body profile puts an exclamation mark on its beauty. A good-conditioned Three-Window Coupe will cost you around $31K in today’s market.

The Ford is powered by a 5.7L V8 engine generating 75 horsepower. While the acceleration figure is unknown the engine is mated to a 4-speed auto transmission. The car has a top speed of only 80 mph.

5. 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Showing Jeff’s variety in taste in cars is the 2015 Chevy Suburban SUV. Besides his love for fast coupes, he has his hands on the fullsize SUV which cost him around $50K. The car is great for day-to-day driving and Gordon has been seen with the SUV on multiple occasions. The car features an elongated wheelbase that gives you generous cabin space and more than enough legroom. The SUV proves great practicality with the cargo space as well while giving more options on packages.

The Chevrolet Suburban is powered by a 5.3L V8 engine pushing out a total of 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The 6-speed auto transmission results in a 0-60 mph acceleration in 7.1 seconds while the top speed of the car only reaches the 108 mph mark.

4. 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

Another collectible automobile in Jeff’s car collection is the Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible. The full size car was first put into production in 1949 and stretched into ten generations till 1999. The car is straight up a classic vintage and a desired collectible for any car enthusiast. It had many modifications from the brand itself that resulted in a vintage status of the car. Today a good-conditioned Super 88 will cost you around $53K.

The Oldsmobile gets power from a 5.0L V8 engine churning out 160 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 4-speed auto transmission resulting in an unimpressive 0-60 mph sprint in 15.6 seconds with a top speed of 97 mph.

3. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

It turns out our NASCAR legend loves cars from Chevy and why not? He has driven most of the race cars from the reputed American car company. Making its way to Godan’s garage is the Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible. The car features an attractive front bonnet with a swooping body profile while the sports exhaust gives out a performance-focused personality. The flagship Chevy luxury convertible starts with a price tag of $58K.

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine churning out a total of 460 horsepower with 465 lb-ft of torque. The convertible completes the 60 mph sprint in 4.1 seconds from a standstill with a climbed top speed of 178 mph.

2. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE

Well, there it goes again with Jeff adding another automobile from the Chevrolet to his garage. Although he donated the particular car to a lucky winner it remains a huge part of his collection. Jeff was the owner of a Chevy Camaro ZL1 that combined aerodynamic performance with classic styling turning every head in the streets. The sports coupe is equipped with performance-enhancing features featuring Brembo brakes, carbon fiber panels, and more. The Camaro has a starting price of $66K.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 boasts a 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine generating a total of 650 horsepower with 650 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed auto transmission resulting in a 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.3 seconds with a claimed top speed of 190 mph.

1. 2016 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Edition

Jeff Gordan is top-to-bottom a true gearhead and has utilized his keen enthusiasm for automobiles whenever he gets the chance. He is a proud owner of the special C7.R edition of the Chevy Corvette. The C7.R version was first introduced back in 2016 and Chevy made only 500 units of the car as a tribute to Corvette race cars. The sports coupe had a starting price of $126K upon its release.

The Chevy Corvette boasts a 5.5L V8 engine churning out a total of 491 horsepower with 485 lb-ft of torque. Fitted with a 6-speed auto transmission the car blisters a 60 mph sprint in only 3.2 seconds with an impressive top speed of 183 mph.