The Coolest Cars Of The 1990s
The Coolest Cars Of The 1990s
Ah, the 90s: An era of CDs, recording shows on videotape, boy bands, Tamagotchis, and of course, some vehicular classics. The 90s were also an era of low-riding sports cars, customization options for vehicles that were more financially accessible to the mainstream, rear-wheel drive, and how could we forget: a working cell phone built into your car.
Let's recap some of the coolest cars from the 1990s and why they were beloved. Did you have one of these bad boys sitting in your driveway or garage? What did you sell it for? Do you miss it yet? No? You will after reading this.
1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
A European entry to kick off our list is the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Although Ford Escorts had been something of a staple in British four-door markets for a while, the RS Cosworth had a 227-horsepower 2.0L engine and went from 0-60 in just under six seconds.
For many, it was the perfect cross between a "weekend warrior" for tearing down single-track roads and a capable family vehicle.
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1991 Mazda Miata MX-5
Ah, the Mazda Miata MX-5. This sporty convertible was the perfect car to imagine yourself ripping down the Californian coast in—roof off, music blaring, without a care in the world. Its slimline design and pop-up headlights were unmistakably 90s.
But it wasn't just its looks that made the Miata great; it had supreme handling and was incredibly reliable. It doubled as a family vehicle, seating four with 3.6 cubic feet of trunk space.
1997 Acura Integra Type R
The 1997 Acura Integra Type R was a huge hit at the end of the century among sports car enthusiasts and teenagers searching for a sporty ride—it even came stock with a spoiler. The Type R boasted 195 horsepower in a four-cylinder engine that went from 0-60 in 6.6 seconds.
That, and one of the available colors was bright yellow. If "loud" color doesn't scream 1990s, then I don't know what does.
1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R
If you played games like Need for Speed in the early 2000s, then you'll remember the 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R being one of the most sought-after cars in the game. That's because it was a huge success for Nissan in the late 90s era of sporty performance cars.
Its six-cylinder engine delivered 276 horses for a top speed of 155 mph. I mean, just look at that spoiler and the linework in the design.
