Eminem shows off his impeccable taste in his collection of expensive supercars!
For Eminem, a new automobile must have at least eight miles per gallon of fuel efficiency and satellite navigation so he won’t get lost. In addition to those basic needs, there is speed. Quite a bit of speed.
Today marks the 48th birthday of Marshall Mathers III, who enjoys driving exquisite Ferraris and Porsches. Eminem can afford a garage full of exotic objects given that he revolutionized hip-hop in the late 1990s, spread the music across Middle America and the globe, and sold more albums in the 2000s than any other artist. Here is his Dozen on wheels.
1. 1999 Porsche 996 Turbo
The Slim Shady LP, which Eminem released in February 1999, went triple platinum by the year’s conclusion. This allowed him to leave his mother’s trailer on Detroit’s infamous 8 Mile Road and move into a much more affluent Porsche 911. The 3.6-liter flat-six engine of the 996 Turbo, the first forced-induction water-cooled Carrera and winner of the 1988 Le Mans race, produced 414 horsepower. Before switching to a higher gear, Eminem retained this automobile for four years.
2. 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello
Ferrari was planning an on-track comeback in the late 1990s with Michael Schumacher, while chairman Luca di Montezemolo aimed to restore the brand’s gentlemanly image with a long-bonneted and fastback V12-powered grand tourer evocative of the 275 GTB. The 550 Maranello had a shark-like appearance, but Pininfarina struggled with the snout. So they gave it another go in 2002. Ferrari also added adaptive suspension, upgraded the weight distribution and brakes, and upped the horsepower from 478 to 508bhp. The moniker “Eminem” is based on the rapper’s actual initials, MM, while the “M” in 575M refers for “modified”.
3. Porsche Carrera GT
Eminem purchased the widow-making Porsche Carrera GT, the iconic 2000s hypercar, demonstrating his “Guts Over” attitude. The German manufacturer built a new facility in Leipzig to produce this 5.7-liter V10-powered vehicle after it was initially shown as a concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2000. The vehicle had 603 horsepower and had a peak speed of 208 mph. It could accelerate to 130 mph in only 10.8 seconds. Despite only having a manual gearbox, 1,270 of them were exported to the US, making up the majority of them. To pay respect to the beechwood gear knob seen on the iconic 917 Le Mans prototype, all 2004 vehicles feature one.
4. Ford GT from 2005
Eminem has been charged of sexism, homophobia, advocating, and disparaging other celebrities because his songs are intentionally divisive. Prior to pressuring Eminem to utilize its as-yet-unreleased Fusion midsize automobile in the 2005 music video for “Like That,” Ford Motor Company ought to have been aware of this. They instantly removed it when they heard the explicit phrases. A spokeswoman later said, “It wasn’t Eminem’s fault; it was just not Ford.” Eminem then ordered Ford’s GT halo vehicle after deciding he had no issues with the company either. This 205 mph V8-powered vehicle, built to honor Ford’s 100th anniversary, was a tribute to the Ferrari-smashing GT40. It was, in other words, far cooler than a Fusion and a suitable car for a Detroit hellraiser.
5. V8 Vantage from Aston Martin
The Vantage, which went into production in 2005, was Aston Martin’s smallest vehicle in years and was marketed for Porsche 911 owners who liked a little Bond. Henrik Fisker, who later went on to design the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid, was responsible for the design of the Aston Martin, which managed to blend attractive lines and recognizable family elements on a small and fast chassis. These early automobiles, which were formerly propelled by a 4.3-liter V8 with 380 horsepower, are now a second-hand (£25,000 anyone?). Collectors, on the other hand, place a great value on the 510bhp V12 variations.
6. The 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
By choosing the lighter, sharper, and more potent Scuderia variation over the standard F430, a vehicle that was created with the assistance of Michael Schumacher, Eminem demonstrated his expertise with the Prancing Horse. The paddle-shift gearbox changes gears in only 60 milliseconds, while the mid-mounted V8 produces 503bhp. The Ferrari signifies a future classic since “Kings Never ” and is one of our favorite Ferraris ever, pound for pound.
7. 2011 Audi R8 Spyder
The fact that the R8 seems somewhat ordinary in this company demonstrates how seriously Eminem’s collection is taken. The rapper has some experience with Audi, just as he does with Ford. In 2011, he filed a lawsuit against the German automaker for utilizing his popular song “Lose Yourself” without his consent in an advertisement for the A6 Avant. Despite everything Audi accomplished, he nevertheless decided to purchase the Spyder model of their V10 supercar that year. Maybe Audi had a “Guilty Conscience” and offered to give it to him for free.
8. The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
On “Love Me,” Eminem rhymes, “I roll like a boss, 911 Porsche same color as cranberry sauce.” His GT3 RS is really white. Along with the 430 Scuderia, the 493bhp 4.0 is the culmination of the remarkable 997 GT3 and demonstrates Slim Shady’s preference for track-day cars with little customization. Up until the GT2 RS of 2017, this Porsche was the fastest road-legal vehicle made in Stuttgart. It lapped the Nordschleife in seven minutes and 18 seconds.
9. 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
Another Ferrari with VIP status. There were only 599 GTOs produced, 125 of which were sold in the US, and they are very sought-after by collectors. One was owned by Lewis Hamilton, who more than quadrupled his investment. The 661bhp GTO, which was based on the 599XX track-only vehicle, was Ferrari’s fastest-ever road car in 2011, lapping Fiorano a second faster than the Enzo. V-max is 208 mph, and the time from 0 to 62 mph is 3.3 seconds. Driving is not easy, and it is quite simple to “Just Lose It” if you are inexperienced.
10. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
Grand Prix legends McLaren finally founded their own production sports car company in 2010 after developing the game-changing F1 road car in the 1990s and collaborating with Mercedes on the stunning-looking SLR. Frank Stephenson, who also created the Ferrari 430, the BMW Mini, and the new Fiat 500, was the designer of the MP4-12C. An internal 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 and a carbon fiber monocoque with Formula One design inspiration made up its core. It’s known that Eminem seldom drives his McLaren out of the garage. It’s probable that the vehicle won’t start and is waiting for recovery given the relatively unfavorable reputation 12Cs have for dependability, especially the electrics.
11. 2014 Lamborghini Aventador
An Aventador is the ultimate status symbol in the hip-hop world, signifying that you are an MVP. By using it in his blockbuster hit music video for “Without Me” from 2002, Eminem helped put the Murciélago on the rap map. Just over ten years later, he eventually acquired his own 690bhp Lambo, and it is estimated that he spent £530,000 by ordering various bespoke additions to the 217mph devil vehicle.
12. 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Man, when I floss, even my dentist dislikes it. Eminem rapped on “W.T.P.” “Pull up to the club in a Pinto like it’s a Porsche.” Despite the fact that he had gone a few years without purchasing any new sports vehicles, he had not dropped to a basic Ford hatchback. In fact, he purchased the GT2 RS in 2019 after experiencing a 911 relapse. The Nürburgring lap time for this 690 horsepower supercar was 6 minutes, 47.25 seconds. This 211 mph race down 8 Mile Road takes how long? two minutes and a beat. Only long enough for one of the quickest rappers in the world to rap the complete 1,200 words.