Vin Diesel's Car Collection Is Truly Incredible

Vin Diesel is one of the highest-paid celebrities in Hollywood, with Forbes estimating he earned $54 million in 2020. His income is primarily from his acting roles, but also he's more of a business magnate than many people might expect. Diesel reportedly owns a video game company, the rights to the "xXx" franchise (which he also starred in), and as of 2020, has released a handful of singles made in collaboration with EDM musician Kygo. It's fair to say that he's keen on keeping himself busy even when he's not filming for the big screen, but all those side ventures have considerably boosted his overall net worth.

Diesel is generally quite private when it comes to his personal wealth, but most estimates put his net worth somewhere around the $225 million mark (via Celebrity Net Worth). This makes sense given his high yearly income, his businesses, and his properties, both in America and abroad (via Parade). In addition, he's also reported to own a sizable car collection, although very little is known about how many cars he owns overall. However, even the dozen or so cars that Diesel has been confirmed to own are enough to turn most petrolheads green with envy.

Few Japanese cars are quite as iconic as the Mazda RX-7, which became a hit with tuners and street racers across the globe after the FD generation car debuted in 1993 (via MotorTrend). The car's unique rotary engine ensured it had an exhaust note that was unlike anything else on the market, and its innovative twin-turbo setup meant there was virtually zero turbo lag. When it was launched in America, it caused a stir, winning MotorTrend's "Import Car of the Year" award in 1993. This was backed up by an initial surge of buyer interest, but that interest quickly faded in the years following the car's reveal.

By 1995, the weak economy combined with the RX-7's high MSRP had put buyers off entirely, and it was axed in the U.S, according to MotorTrend. The car continued to be sold in Japan until 2002, and was eventually replaced by the RX-8, which never enjoyed the same level of popularity. Diesel's RX-7 is reportedly a rare 2x2 hatchback model (via GQ).

Much of Diesel's collection is composed of muscle cars or Japanese tuner icons, but it turns out the actor is also a fan of German super sedans (via GQ). The E60 generation BMW M5 featured a naturally aspirated S85 V10 engine that made 500 horsepower and propelled the car from 0-62 mph in just 4.7 seconds, making it one of the quickest four-door vehicles of its time (via Ultimate Specs). It might have been rapid, but it also kept the family-friendly practicality that made the regular 5 Series a bestseller, including a spacious trunk and room to seat five adults.

It's been characterized as a flop by some due to the reliability issues its engine suffered, with rod bearing failure being a frequent complaint on BMW discussion boards. However, even with those issues, the E60 M5 was still an excellent choice for drivers who wanted a proper performance car that could also do duty as a family hauler. Well, as long as they didn't mind the odd expensive repair bill here and there.

A Japanese icon that was popularized in part by the "Fast & Furious" franchise, the MkIV Toyota Supra has rapidly become one of the most collectible (and expensive) cars of its era. The price record for mint-condition examples seems to keep increasing with every auction sale, and at the time of writing, it stands at $265,000 for a non-movie car. However, the record for the most expensive Supra ever is held by one of the stunt cars used by Paul Walker to film "The Fast & The Furious," the first installment in the now-veteran franchise. It sold for $550,000 in 2021, at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas (via Top Gear).

Much like his friend and co-star Walker, Vin Diesel also has an affinity for the Supra, and reportedly has one sitting in his garage (via GQ). He's claimed in interviews that Universal Pictures has previously offered him stunt cars used in the filming of "Fast & Furious" movies, but it's not clear whether his personal Supra is one that was used on set, or just something he bought of his own accord (via autoevolution). If it's the former, it would probably be within a chance of breaking the all-time sales record for the model if he put it up for auction.

It might not be the fastest or rarest car in his collection, but for driving his kids around and doing the grocery run, Diesel relies on a fairly unremarkable Range Rover (via autoevolution). The British SUV has built up a rock-solid reputation for high build quality and excellent driving dynamics over the years, although the same can't be said about its reputation for reliability. Even so, it has remained the car of choice for celebrities around the world, with even the late Queen Elizabeth choosing to drive one on her private estate.

If it was good enough for Her Majesty, it's no surprise that it's good enough for Diesel. The actor has remained tight-lipped on the exact specs of his Range Rover, so it's unclear whether he drives a base-spec 3.0-liter diesel (which would, in this case, be very fitting), or whether he chose a higher-spec V8 gasoline-powered model like the Supercharged LWB. SlashGear's own Chris Davies described the Supercharged LWB as "SUV royalty," and with 518 horsepower on tap, it's more on par with the many other powerful vehicles in Diesel's collection.

Despite its roots as a humble delivery van, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has become a sleeper hit among celebrities, with high-profile owners ranging from Justin Bieber to Will Smith. Diesel's Sprinter wasn't originally his at all. In fact, it was kitted out by his friend and co-star, Tyrese Gibson. It's far from standard, as Gibson explained in a video that he wanted a Rolls-Royce in van form, and since the British automaker wasn't too keen on making one for him, he thought he'd build it himself. The finished product was converted by an aftermarket company called VanMasters, and it features a Spirit of Ecstasy on the front in honor of its biggest inspiration.

Perhaps "inspiration" is too lenient of a word, as the amount of monogrammed Rolls-Royce logos present in the interior would have many people think that Gibson was trying to pass the van off as an official RR-branded product. Potential copyright infringement aside, the van is a very lavish affair, with maroon and gold upholstery, a fridge, and a huge TV, according to GQ. Gibson gave Diesel the van as a gift for his birthday, with Diesel's expletive-filled reaction caught on camera by his publicity-loving friend.