Dricus Du Plessis Drives R1.3 Million Ford Mustang GT Fast Car in South Africa, Video

Dricus Du Plessis Drives R1.3 Million Ford Mustang GT Fast Car in South Africa, Video

  • Dricus du Plessis was spotted driving around town in South Africa in an expensive Ford Mustang GT fast car
  • The South African UFC middleweight fighter was videoed by a fan who was excited to see the MMA star on the streets
  • The 31-year-old champion fighter reposted the viral video on his Instagram story a few days ago

Mixed martial arts fighter Dricus du Plessis was recently seen driving through the streets of South Africa in one of his fast cars.

The UFC middleweight champion is known for his love for cars. On his 31st birthday, he was spotted standing next to a Mercedes-AMG G-Class G63, which is reportedly worth R5 million.

He's reportedly a brand ambassador of the German Automobile Car alongside other Mzansi sports celebrities, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi.

South African fighter Dricus du Plessis spotted in a black expensive Ford Mustang GT.
Dricus Du Plessis cruises round South Africa streets in his expensive Ford Mustang GT. Photo: Jeff Bottari.
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Du Plessis drives R1.3 million Ford Mustang GT in South Africa

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Du Plessis recently shared a video a fan took of him driving his expensive Ford Mustang GT on the street on his Instagram story.

The UFC superstar was seen behind the wheels, all smiles as he sped past the fan making a video of him.

What to know about the Ford Mustang GT

The car du Plessis was spotted in was a Ford Mustang GT, specifically from the S550 generation (2015–2023).

The "5.0" badge on the side of the car indicates that it is equipped with Ford's 5.0L V8 engine, a signature feature of the Mustang GT models.

The car has some fantastic features that could have enticed the South African fighter to invest a fortune in it.

The aggressive front fascia and hood vents are characteristic of the Mustang GT.

Blacked-out styling with yellow accents, possibly an aftermarket modification.

The Mustang GT 5.0 V8 is known for its powerful performance. Depending on the model year, it produces around 450-480 horsepower.

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According to reports, Du Plessis's Ford Mustang GT car is priced at approximately R1.3 million in South Africa.

Strickland warns Dricus du Plessis ahead of their bout

In related news, Sean Strickland warned Dricus du Plessis ahead of their rematch at UFC 312 on February 9, 2025.

The bout is scheduled to take place in Sydney, Australia, and the South African fighter hopes to retain his title.

The American fighter wants Du Plessis to ditch his style of fight when they battle in a few days.

"Listen [Dricus], I'm going to need you to be a f***ing man and stand up... I know you like to wrestle, and you like to choke people out and do some gay sh*t."

Du Plessis proposes to girlfriend at his 31st birthday party

Briefly News earlier reported that Dricus du Plessis proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Vasti Spiller, at his birthday celebration party a few days ago.

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The UFC middleweight champion and the social media influencer started dating official two years ago, and was spotted attending some of the bouts the SA fighter is involved in since then.

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.