--- title: "Michael Jordan Drops $3.5M on One of 30 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadsters" description: "Michael Jordan just bought a Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, the fastest road-going convertible production car ever." date: "2023-05-22" modified: "2023-05-22" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/michael-jordan-drops-3-5m-on-one-of-30-hennessey-venom-f5-roadsters" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "People" --- # Michael Jordan Drops $3.5M on One of 30 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadsters ![]() I don't know if you've heard of this Michael Jordan fella, but apparently, he used to be pretty good at basketball. As a result, he has a few bucks to throw around, and appears that recently he did just that on a very special car. Specifically, one of the fastest road-going vehicles on the planet, the Hennessey [Venom F5 ]()Roadster. Jordan is one of only 30 Venom F5 Roadster owners that will ever be, as the Texas-based supercar company isn't making more of them. While his specific car has yet to be fully seen by the public—so we don't know its complete spec—Hennessey CEO [John Hennessey]() posted a photo of himself standing next to Jordan and his new drop-top Venom. From what we can see in the photo, Jordan's car has an exposed glossy carbon fiber finish, a mostly exposed carbon fiber interior, black wheels, and some yellow striping. The Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is based on the Venom F5 Coupe, which packs a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that pumps out 1,817 horsepower. All of that power is sent to just the rear wheels via a seven-speed single-clutch automated manual. The Roadster also only weighs just a hair under 3,100 pounds, thanks to having an almost entirely carbon fiber construction. The monocoque is carbon and so is the body, which not only makes it light but also keeps it rigid when the roof comes off. Hennessey claims that the Venom F5 Roadster is[ capable of 300 mph]() with the carbon roof in place but is limited to less than that when the roof is off. Jordan is no stranger to exotic or expensive cars, as he would frequently pull up to Chicago Bulls practice in various high-dollar vehicles. The Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is likely one of his most expensive, though, as it costs $3 million—almost $1 million more than the coupe. But I guess when you've won six NBA championships, five NBA MVP awards, and have the world's most famous sneakers line, buying a $3 million hypercar isn't a big deal. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()