Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s 1991 BMW 850i is now available for auction, giving fans the opportunity to own a vehicle once driven by His Airness. The sports car, currently up for bid on Bring a Trailer, stands out not only because of its famous former owner but also due to its remarkably well-preserved condition considering its age.
Michael Jordan’s 1991 BMW 850i Up for Auction – Own a Piece of Basketball History
Even if Michael Jordan wasn’t widely known as a connoisseur of German automobiles, it’s easy to understand why he chose the first-generation BMW 8 Series. Introduced in the early 1990s after a decade of development, the 850i boasted a bold angular design that offered a glimpse into the future of the brand’s lineup throughout the decade. It was available with either a V-8 or V-12 engine, making it a true powerhouse and surpassing even the M3, which had debuted six years earlier.
Michael Jordan's 1991 BMW 850i has surfaced at auction.
It comes with BMW’s legendary M70 engine, a 5.0L V12, along with a six-speed manual transmission.
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Jordan purchased the BMW 850i brand new from Motor Werks in Barrington, Illinois, in 1991. The sleek vehicle is finished in Mauritius Blue Metallic and features 17-inch multi-piece AC Schnitzer wheels. The interior showcases power-adjustable seats covered in Light Parchment leather, complemented by matching door panels and carpets. Dual-zone climate control and a stereo system with a trunk-mounted CD changer are among the other notable interior features.
While the 850i may not be as powerful as the later 850Si variant, which earned a spot on Robb Report’s Youngtimers list, its 5.0-liter V-12 engine still delivers an impressive performance. Generating 296 horsepower and 332 ft lbs of torque, the robust engine transmits power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
When it was new, BMW claimed the vehicle could accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, with a top speed of 156 mph. The car currently on auction has accumulated just 30,000 miles on the odometer, most of which were added by its current owner. It also features a MagnaFlow exhaust system and had its oil changed in May.
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Bidding for Michael Jordan’s former 850i will continue until Monday, January 8. As of now, the highest bid stands at $30,000, but it is expected to increase significantly as more individuals become aware of the opportunity to own a car once driven by the iconic No. 23. So, for those who aspire to drive like Michael Jordan, this auction presents a rare chance to make that dream a reality.
