People confused by identity of rare car that Gordon Ramsay is spotted driving on Kitchen Nightmares episode
Published on Mar 07, 2026 at 10:09 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 07, 2026 at 10:09 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Gordon Ramsay once drove a strange-looking SUV on Kitchen Nightmares, and some people aren’t really sure what that was.
It looks familiar, but it also doesn’t.
It also looks distinctly 2000-esque, which it was, because these episodes date back to the early 2000s.
Mind you, this vehicle was actually based on one of the most famous SUVs ever built.
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How does this rank in Ramsay’s collection?
The answer to that question is: not particularly high.
Ramsay pioneered television cooking shows and made a fortune thanks to his vision.
He figured out before most people that this was something the audience would like, and he was right.
That gave him the chance to buy a couple of rare Ferraris, including the Aperta, and nearly every rare Aston you can think of, including the Valiant and the Valhalla.
His car collection – reportedly worth around $16 million – even includes an ultra-rare DB4.
So, all in all, the mystery car you see here doesn’t rank particularly high.
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The strange car Gordon Ramsay drove is actually based on a best-seller
It may not look it, but the car he drove in this old episode of Kitchen Nightmares is based on a super popular SUV.
It is actually one of the best-selling luxury SUVs ever built, and it saved Porsche.
Yep, it’s a Porsche Cayenne.
Specifically, it’s a TechArt Magnum, which was basically a heavily modified first-gen Porsche Cayenne courtesy of a German tuner called TechArt.
They’re still making this, by the way.
And it still looks almost ‘Cayenne-esque’, but maybe only if you’re into cars.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
