23XI owner Michael Jordan takes delivery of $2.25M-worth one-off super car just a day before suing NASCAR

23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan recently took delivery of a one-off supercar from Automobili Pininfarina after having made headlines for suing NASCAR and CEO Jim France. As an avid car collector, the latest addition makes his collection even more impressive.

The NBA legend's latest ride is a 1,900-horsepower electric hypercar named Pininfarina Battista Targamerica, a name co-curated by Jordan himself. The one-off car was first unveiled during the Monterey Car Week 2024 and is based on the Battista hypercar from Pininfarina, a German-based luxury electric automaker with Italian roots.

Jordan's one-off coach-built Battista features an all-electric powertrain capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in a lightning-quick 1.79 seconds. Four independent electric motors deliver 1,874 bhp and 2,340 Nm of torque, enabling the car to reach a top speed of 222 mph.

Jordan's Battista Targamerica is also the world's first coach-built electric hypercar. It is based on the Battista model, which was priced at $2.25 million (as per Supercarblondie.com). The one-off variant will be a great addition to his impressive car collection, which includes luxury cars from brands like Corvette, McLaren-Mercedes, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bugatti, and Hennessey, among others.

Michael Jordan also fields two Toyota Camry XSEs in the NASCAR Cup Series — #23 driven by Bubba Wallace and #45 driven by Tyler Reddick. Although these cars may not boast the same star power as his personal collection, these souped-up Toyotas are quick on ovals.

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin co-owned 23XI Racing recently filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its CEO Jim France. Jordan's team had previously refused to sign the new charter deal, alongside Bob Jenkins-owned Front Row Motorsports.

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Why did Michael Jordan and co. file a case against NASCAR?

23XI Racing owners Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin accused NASCAR and the France family of exercising monopolistic control over stock car racing and anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit was filed in the Western District of Northern California, on Wednesday, October 2.

The statement released by Jordan read:

"Everyone knows that I have always been a fierce competitor and that will to win is what drives me and the entire 23XI team each and every week out on the track. I love the sport of racing and the passion of our fans, but the way NASCAR is run today is unfair to teams, drivers, sponsors, and fans. Today’s action shows I’m willing to fight for a competitive market where everyone wins."

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have appointed Danielle Williams and Jeffrey Kessler as their legal representatives. Kessler has been at the forefront of several revolutionary changes in the NFL, NCAA, and women's soccer.

Michael Jordan's team and Front Row Motorsports also intend to file a preliminary injunction to enable the teams to compete in the 2025 season while pursuing the antitrust litigation.