Here Is Illmatic Rapper Nasty Nas’s Car Collection
Share your thoughts on Nasty Nas' car collection and the variety of rides in it.
Published Nov 28, 2024
Table of Contents
- 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E
- 2022 BMW M3
- 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII
- 2018 Bentley Mulsanne
- Special Mentions:
- 2012 Mercedes-Maybach 62S
Nasty Nas is a renowned hip-hop artist owing a few luxury collectibles– be it Rolex watches, million-dollar estates, or for that matter exotic cars. His car collection has a huge fan following among the youth of the country. From his “Illmatic-Benz” to the famous purple BMW, Nas always caught the eye of all enthusiasts due to his artistic approach to collecting automobiles. Following in the footsteps of his hip-hop idol, Nas always gave credit to Kendrick Lamar and recently gave his props regarding Lamar's recent album “GNX” stating, “Always inspired by my brother KL. Keeping the essence of this shit alive and at the forefront. Salute King!”
4. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E
The 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E was the dream car of Nasty Nas when he was penniless. Nas has a special place in his heart for this custom-made car and calls it Baby-Benz. When we say custom-made, we mean it, as everything from its expressive exterior to its immersive and immaculate interiors with navy blue leather and white piping on the seats has been modified by Will Castro of "Unique Rides".
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190e | Specs |
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Price | $7500 |
Powertrain | 2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
Horsepower | 120 HP |
Torque | 130 lb-ft |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 10.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 121 MPH |
The car also features a custom blue rag-top roof to complement its interior. His first solo album “Illmatic” is also closely related to 1988 190E. According to Nas, the Benz 190E embodied everything it meant to be wealthy in terms of lifestyle, culture, fashion, and spirit.
3. 2022 BMW M3
Next on the list is Nas’s beauty icon, the 2022 BMW M3. Taking into account the year of purchase, the “Illmatic” rapper has quite a story about his association with the Purple M3 and the brand BMW as well. Even in the song "If I Ruled the World," Nasir Jones referred to this vehicle. This vehicle includes all the comforts that go nicely with the rapper Nasty Nas's flamboyant lifestyle.
2022 BMW M3 | Specs |
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Price | $71,095 |
Powertrain | 3.0 Liter Inline Twin Turbo Premium 6 |
Horsepower | 473 HP |
Torque | 406 lb-ft |
Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission |
0-60 MPH | 3.5 secs |
Top Speed | 155 MPH |
The rapper finally got to fulfill his utopia dream back in 2021 as he merged with BMW and renowned sculpture artist Kennedy Yanko for the concept BMW M3. Nas also described his take on the project stating, “It’s about speaking things into existence…”
2. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII
The Rolls-Royce Phantom VII is one of the Rapper’s prized possessions that he acquired in the year 2011. The car reflects Nas's passion for old-school stuff and also defines his roots as a humble rapper from the neighborhood of Crown Heights, NY, just like Bad Bunny's Off-Road Rolls-Royce flaunts out-of-the-box imagination.
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII | Specs |
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Price | $380,000 |
Powertrain | 6.75L V12 |
Horsepower | 453 HP |
Torque | 531 lb-ft |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
0-60 MPH | 5.7 seconds |
Top Speed | 150 MPH |
This Silver Rolls-Royce is a showstopper and a collectible of other various celebs of the same profession like - Jay Z, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa. You might have seen Nasty Nas’s Rolls Royce Phantom in his music video named “Nasty (Explicit)”.
1. 2018 Bentley Mulsanne
If you have not watched the “Ultra Black” music video yet, go and watch this baller and beefy song now. Apart from the words coming out of Nas’s mouth do take a look at the scintillating 2018 Bentley Mulsanne in the background.
2018 Bentley Mulsanne | Specs |
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Price | $412,000 |
Powertrain | 6.75 liter V8 |
Horsepower | 530 HP |
Torque | 811 lb-ft |
Transmission | 10 speed automatic |
0-60 MPH | 5.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 140 MPH |
As a flagship model for Bentley’s lineup, the Mulsanne is a hand-built testimony to craftsmanship and appeals to Nas because it screams individuality. The popularity of the model can also be witnessed in hip-hop superstar Drake's car collection.
Special Mentions:
2012 Mercedes-Maybach 62S
According to sources, Nas is known to own a Maybach 62S in his car collection, however, photographic evidence regarding this matter has not been revealed in public. Also, the Maybach is supposed to be custom-made as the rapper had revamped the interior and modified the 21-inch champagne spoke wheels to his taste.
Rumored Cars in Nasty Nas's Car Collection
- Tesla Model X
- Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
Also Read:
- A Peek Inside Jay-Z’s Multi-Million Dollar Car Collection
- From Classics to Modern Marvels: Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Car Collection
- Rapper Tyler The Creator’s Car Collection Is A Pack Of 8 Color Shades
FAQs
What is rapper Nas' dream car?
The custom 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E, often referred to as the "Baby Benz" is Nas' dream car.
What company does Nas own?
The "Illmatic" MC has his own clothing brand called HSTRY and co-owns LANDR, an automated, cloud-based digital audio post-production tool.
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