Justin Timberlake’s Automobile Assortment Is not What You’d Count on From A Pop Famous person

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Justin Timberlake is a multi-time Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards winner, singer, songwriter, actor, file producer, and far more. With that type of success, you’d think about his storage is stuffed with high-end supercars, sports activities automobiles, and luxurious autos. However whereas his spouse Jessica Biel drives round in a 730-horsepower 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, Justin likes to sit down behind the wheel of his trusty 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. 

The rationale why Justin loves his 2002 Jetta, particularly, is unknown — perhaps it is a dependable every day driver, or perhaps as a result of it is an simply missed automobile that is serving to him keep away from the cameras. Nonetheless, the Jetta packs an honest punch and Justin’s peculiar style in automobiles would not cease there.

His automotive assortment is form of everywhere, with autos resembling a 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320, a 2008 Hummer H3, and a 2013 Wrangler Rubicon. In case you look intently, you may discover some hidden gems in his assortment, however even nonetheless, it is not what you’d anticipate from a pop celebrity. 

Now, why would a celebrity resembling Justin Timberlake drive a 30-year-old Acura? If the 2002 Jetta is not sufficient, the 1993 Acura Legend is proof that he has a peculiar style in automobiles. The ’93 Legend is a Japanese luxurious automotive, both a sedan or a coupe, powered by a V6 3.2-liter engine sending 230 horsepower to the entrance wheels. That is not that spectacular, proper?

The ’93 Acura Legend’s worth comes from the truth that it is seemingly bulletproof and that even 30 years later, many house owners of those automobile report solely coping with minor points. Kelly Blue Book reviews that the worth of a used 1993 Acura Legend is roughly $3,000, however as a result of some house owners drive them till they cease working because of their reliability, you will not usually discover one in the marketplace — and should you do, the value will greater than doubtless be upwards of $10,000. Mixed with the truth that this was his first automotive and considering its sentimental which means, if Timberlake’s ’93 Acura Legend ever hit the market, it could in all probability be listed for a hefty value.

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Being an envoy of Audi, it is solely pure that it is an Audi we discover in Justin Timberlake’s automotive assortment. Curiously sufficient although, regardless of an limitless provide of Audis to select from and even with the likes of a 5.2-liter V10 Audi R8 at his disposal, Justin selected the 2011 S5 Cabriolet, the automotive he first drove alongside Mila Kunis on “Associates With Advantages” again in 2011.

Not a nasty alternative by any stretch of the creativeness, the S5 Cabriolet delivers loads of enjoyable on the again of the three.0-liter supercharged V6 powerplant that sends 333 horses and 325 pound-feet of torque to the wheels. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automated handbook transmission for an much more thrilling expertise. It won’t be an R8, however it will probably nonetheless maintain its personal on and off the observe. Many homeowners of an Audi S5 Cabriolet would agree, as you may see and listen to loads of constructive critiques. The perfect half a couple of 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet would possibly simply be how reasonably priced it’s: you’ll find fashions at roughly $15,000 and benefit from the consolation, pleasure, and efficiency for your self.

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Timberlake appears to be a fan of SUVs, having owned the Navigator, Escalade, and Audi Q7 previously. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee could be simply one other one on the record if it wasn’t for SRT (Road & Racing Know-how). SRT has helped construct the Grand Cherokee SRT8 trim, which is a gigantic improve over the common Grand Cherokee.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee was someplace in the course of the midsize SUV market upon its arrival, however that is solely with out the mighty 6.4-liter HEMI V8 discovered beneath the hood of the SRT8 mannequin. The powerplant produces 470 horsepower with 465 pound-feet of torque, and it comes with fuel-saver know-how, although it drinks extra gasoline than a thirsty camel. Nonetheless, a little bit faucet on the fuel pedal and you’ve got arrived at your vacation spot earlier than you even knew the place you had been headed, and all of the whilst you’re sitting in a cabin decked out in leather-based, aluminum accents, and durable supplies.

Maybe to remain nameless, Justin determined to show his 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 utterly black, which solely added to the already trendy but menacing seems to be of this SUV. That stated, with high-end luxurious SUVs only a dealership away, such a modest automobile is not what you’d anticipate finding in a pop star’s automotive assortment.

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A surprising piece of automotive historical past often known as the 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible is likely one of the most costly automobiles in Justin Timberlake’s assortment. Having pushed one on the set of 2012 “Hassle With The Curve”, Justin advised USA Today again in 2012 that he fell in love with the automotive and wished to personal one, finally discovering a restored ’67 Pontiac GTO in Texas. 

The Pontiac GTO comes from a technology of American autos that first began receiving extra energy, so it should not shock you that it is hiding a 6.6-liter V8 engine producing 360 horsepower and 438 pound-feet of torque beneath the hood. It has the model and attraction to match, so it is simple to see why he fell in love with the mannequin.

The Pontiac GTO is taken into account one of many first official muscle automobiles ever produced, so its historical past –mixed with its attraction and energy — provides as much as a hefty value. In case you wished to personal one your self, Classic Cars has a couple of of them listed for anyplace from $50,000 to $120,000.

The Bentley Continental GT is a classy luxurious sedan and a Hollywood star favourite, or at the very least it was once. Whereas superstars resembling Ryan Reynolds and Guy Fieri have collections filled with high-end autos, Justin by no means moved on from his 2006 Bentley Continental GT — in actual fact, it is one of the crucial costly automobiles in his assortment.

The 2006 Continental GT derives its energy from a W12 engine that produces 552 horsepower and 459 pound-feet of torque, with the power to go from zero to 60 mph in simply shy of 5 seconds. Nevertheless, it being a Bentley, the luxurious options discovered all through the inside would possibly simply be extra spectacular than the efficiency.

Through the years, the 2006 Bentley Continental GT depreciated in value, and though nonetheless comparatively costly, you might discover one for about $35,000 should you wished to. Again within the day, it’d’ve been a really fascinating automotive, however the 2006 Continental GT is not what you’d anticipate finding in a pop celebrity’s automotive assortment as we speak. Timberlake purchased his after the Tremendous Bowl XXXVIII wardrobe malfunction incident, proper after beginning his film profession in “Alpha Canine” — and by the seems to be of it, he is been fairly happy with what the mannequin provides.