1. VW New Beetle
   Ford Thunderbird
2. Ferrari F50
   Nissan Skyline

Ferrari produced only around 350 F50s between 1995 and 1997. This two-door sportscar had a Targa top -- which meant part of the top was removable, but it wasn't exactly a convertible. The F50 was built for speed, and capable of going from 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds flat.

1. Toyota Camry
   Chevy Samurai
2. Ford Taurus
   Buick Roadmaster

The Toyota Camry had a decidedly narrow body style from its 1982 introduction through the late '80s. In 1991, it was redesigned as a larger mid-sized car with a noticeably wider body. By 1997, the Camry was the best-selling sedan in the U.S.

1. BWM M5
   Ford Thunderbird
2. Ford Mustang
   McLaren F-1

The BMW M5 was one of the fastest sedans in the world when it came out in 1985. It was available in sedan and wagons versions through the early '90s, while a 1998 redesign resulted in a third generation version that was much more powerful than its predecessors.

1. Chevy Corvette
   McLaren F-1
2. Toyota Corolla
   Chevy Samurai

Toyota sold 40 million Corollas between 1966 and 2013, and the car became one of the best-selling vehicles in the world in the mid-70s. The '90s version of this classic compact was known for being slightly larger and more powerful than previous generations.

1. Ford Mustang
   Chevy Tracker
2. VW New Beetle
   Toyota Tercel

The VW Beetle first came out in 1938, and the company borrowed on its classic style when releasing the New Beetle in 1998. Unlike the original, this compact coupe and convertible had the engine in the front, rather than the back.

1. Nissan Skyline
   Mazda Miata
2. Hummer H1
   Geo Metro

Introduced in 1989, the Mazda Miata MX-5 was a two-seat roadster with a style inspired by the British sports cars of the '60s. It went on to become one of the bestselling convertibles of the '90s, and the company sold more than a million units by 2016.

1. McLaren F-1
   Hummer H1
2. Mazda Miata
   Ford Taurus

Ford has been producing the Taurus since 1986. From 1992 to 1996, it was the best-selling car in the U.S. The second generation Taurus that came out in 1992 was longer and heavier than the first generation, with a totally new interior that appealed to a wide audience.

1. Ford Taurus
   Hummer H1
2. BWM M5
   Chevy Corvette

The beloved Chevy Corvette came out in 1963, and has since become the company's flagship model. In 1997, the Corvette was given its biggest redesign since the '60s, with newly released C5 models capable of a top speed of 176 miles per hour.

1. Toyota Corolla
   Acura NSX
2. Ford Escort
   Buick Roadmaster

The 8th generation Roadmaster was the largest Buick model when it came out in 1991. The four-door sedan was discontinued in 1996 as the company faced increased competition from SUVs.

1. Toyota Celica
   Ford Thunderbird
2. Dodge Viper
   McLaren F-1

Its name means heavenly, and the Celica has certainly been a divine success for Toyota. The fifth generation of this vehicle in 1989 brought a more rounded, modern style, while the sixth generation in 1993 can be recognized by its four round headlights.

1. VW New Beetle
   Ford Contour
2. Ferrari 500
   McLaren F-1

Ford sold its European Mondeo model as the Contour in the U.S. between 1995 and 2000. This four-door compact sedan replaced the Ford Tempo, and was designed to fill a niche between the smaller Escort and larger Ford Taurus.

1. Chevy Corvette
   Chevy Tracker
2. Geo Metro
   Hummer H1

Inspired by the military Humvee, the Hummer H1 came out in 1992. It was an immediate hit thanks to endorsements from Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, and came in convertible and hardtop versions.

1. Dodge Neon
   BWM M5
2. Ford Crown Victoria
   Dodge Viper

The 1992 version of the Ford Crown Vic was available as a mid-sized four-door sedan. While the car was popular enough among drivers, it became a huge hit with police and taxi companies, who valued the car for its durable body on frame construction.

1. Chevy Tahoe
   Chevy Corvette
2. Ford Thunderbird
   Ford Mustang

Named for the wilderness area around Lake Tahoe in the western U.S., the Chevy Tahoe came out in 1995. A rebadged version of the GMC Yukon, this full-sized SUV was named Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 1996.

1. Chevy Corvette
   McLaren F-1
2. Ford Ranger
   Chevy Tracker

English car maker McLaren produced just over 100 of its F-1 coupes between 1993 and 1998. In 1998, the F1 set a Guinness World Record by hitting 240.1 miles per hour.

1. Ford Festiva
   Ford Ranger
2. Toyota Supra
   Dodge Viper

The Toyota Supra was styled after the Celica, but was longer and wider. The fourth-generation redesign in 1993 brought a more rounded body style and a bigger, more powerful engine to the Celica.

1. VW New Beetle
   Ford Mustang
2. Geo Metro
   Toyota 4Runner

Geo sold the subcompact Metro between 1989 and 2001. Available as a hatchback or sedan, this car offered a low price tag and great fuel efficiency, which made it very popular with younger buyers -- especially women.

1. VW New Beetle
   Ferrari 500
2. Mazda RX-7
   Buick Roadmaster

Mazda introduced the RX-7 in 1978, and produced this compact car through 2002. A third generation redesign in 1992 featured a two plus two hatchback design paired with twin turbochargers for plenty of power.

1. Dodge Neon
   Nissan Skyline
2. Toyota 4Runner
   VW New Beetle

Nissan has produced the compact Skyline since 1957. By 1989, the car had become a larger mid-size. The 1993 R33 redesign resulted in a heavier vehicle known for its safety rating, as well as its trademark round tail lights and brake lights.

1. Dodge Viper
   Geo Metro
2. Chevy Corvette
   Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner started off as a compact, and was transitioned to a mid-sized SUV with a 1995 redesign. This third generation model came with a new body, new chassis and more upscale-oriented options and trim.

1. Ford Festiva
   Toyota Tercel
2. Ferrari 500
   Dodge Neon

Ford introduced the subcompact Festiva in 1986, and continued to produce the car through throughout the '90s. The second generation redesign was a partnership between Ford and Kia, and resulted in a wide variety of Festiva styles starting in 1993 -- including sedans and three- or five-door hatchback models.

1. Dodge Viper
   Honda Civic
2. Chevy Tracker
   Nissan Skyline

Dodge has been producing the sporty Viper since 1991 -- the car made its debut as the pace car at the 1991 Indy 500. The first generation was available as a two-door roadster, while the G2 redesign in 2005 brought more aluminum bodywork, a lower overall weight and a removable hardtop option.

1. Ford Mustang
   Dodge Neon
2. Ford Ranger
   Suzuki Samurai

The Suzuki Samurai has been around since the '70s, but this mini SUV -- known as the Jimmy outside the U.S. -- finally came to North America in the '80s. It went head-to-head with the Geo Tracker, and Suzuki ended up selling more than 200,000 Samurais in the U.S. to fans of the small, off-road capable ride.

1. Hummer H1
   Ferrari F50
2. Chevy Suburban
   Dodge Neon

Chevy has used the Suburban name since the 1930s. The eighth-generation version of the Suburban was released in 1991, and included a third row bench seat that allowed the SUV to carry up to nine passengers.

1. Ford Taurus
   Toyota RAV4
2. Chevy Samurai
   McLaren F-1

The Toyota RAV4 -- that's Recreational Activity Vehicle -- was a compact SUV introduced to the U.S. market in 1995. Sales were strong as buyers enjoyed the balance of increased space and storage inside, plus maneuverability and fuel efficiency on par with a smaller car.

1. Chevy Blazer
   Ford Thunderbird
2. Buick Roadmaster
   Toyota Supra

Chevy used the name S-10 to refer to its famous mid-size SUV until 1995, when it dropped the S-10 designation and simply went with the name Blazer. The second generation redesign in 1995 brought a less rugged and more modern style, which helped the Blazer win the title of Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 1995.

1. Lexus LS400
   Honda Civic
2. Ford Taurus
   Geo Metro

Introduced in 1989, the Lexus LS400 -- that's luxury sedan, if you didn't know -- was known for its two-tone paint job and high-end interior. A 1994 remodel featured a nearly total redesign -- and an engine that allowed the car to go from 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds.

1. Ford Ranger
   Ford Escort
2. Mazda Miata
   Chevy Corvette

Named after a classic '50s Edsel. the Ford Ranger pickup saw its first major redesign in 1993 with the second-generation models. The new version came with wider doors, new seats and revamped door panels. A lux model known as the Splash came with some fancy extras and cool color schemes that fit right into the trendy '90s culture.

1. VW New Beetle
   Lincoln Navigator
2. Toyota 4Runner
   McLaren F-1

Introduced in 1998, the Lincoln Navigator was a full-size luxury SUV. Though it had the same basic body as the Ford Expedition, the Navigator came with a wildly different design and plenty of fancy upgrades.

1. Honda Civic
   Hummer H1
2. Ferrari F50
   Toyota Tercel

Honda has been producing its reliable Civic sedan since 1972. The early '90s saw a G5 release, complete with a larger and more aerodynamic body. By 1996, Honda introduced the sixth generation Civic, which was rounder and more modern than its predecessors. The 1996 Civic was also the first to offer buyers the options of a natural gas engine.

1. Nissan 300ZX
   Ford Escort
2. Acura NSX
   Ford Taurus

Known as the Fairlady in Japan, the Nissan 300ZX came out in the early '80s, and sold more than a million units in the U.S. by 1990. The Z32 redesign in 1989 brought a wider, rounder body design to this popular coupe.

1. Dodge Neon
   Chevy Samurai
2. Chevy Corvette
   Ford Thunderbird

In production since the '50s, Ford released the 10th generation of the Thunderbird in 1989. The new model featured a total redesign, with a longer wheelbase and the removal of the V8 engine option. The car celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1995.

1. Ford Escort
   Ferrari F50
2. Toyota 4Runner
   Geo Metro

Ford introduced the Escort in 1980 to replace other compacts, like the Pinto and Fiesta. It became the first front-wheel drive Ford built in the U.S., and the first generation of this small car featured a surprising amount of chromed-out bling.

1. Hummer H1
   Toyota Tercel
2. Honda Civic
   Chevy Tracker

The Tercel was Toyota's first front-wheel drive vehicle when it came out in the late '70s. The subcompact was popular throughout the '90s thanks to its low emissions and solid fuel economy.

1. Ford Taurus
   Ferrari 500
2. Acura NSX
   Mazda Miata

Ferrari produced just 3,000 550 Maranello Grand Tourer models between 1996 and 2001. This sporty classic had a top speed of 199 mph, and could accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 4.4 seconds.

1. Honda Civic
   Hummer H1
2. Dodge Neon
   Dodge Viper

Dodge produced the Neon from 1995 to 2005. This four-door sedan and two-door coupe was often celebrated for its combination of good value and solid performance -- with some media even dubbing it a "Japanese Car Killer."

1. Chevy Corvette
   Ford Taurus
2. Acura NSX
   Geo Metro

The Acura NSX was the first mass-produced car with an all-aluminum body when it was introduced in 1990. This two-seat sports car was discontinued in 2005, but brought back in 2016 -- just in time for some nostalgia-inspired purchases from former NSX owners.

1. Dodge Viper
   Ford Ranger
2. GMC Syclone
   Chevy Tracker

GMC produced the Syclone truck for only a single year -- 1991. Known for its lightweight engine and excellent acceleration and speed, the Syclone was the first truck in the U.S> with four-wheel anti-lock brakes. Capable of going from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds, this truck helped inspire the GMC Typhoon SUV in 1992.

1. Dodge Viper
   Ford Mustang
2. Dodge Neon
   Nissan Skyline

Introduced in 1965, the Ford Mustang was still going strong in the '90s. The classic pony car got its first major design in 15 years in 1993. This third generation model was available as a sporty convertible or a fastback coupe.

1. Chevy Tracker
   Toyota 4Runner
2. Ferrari 500
   Dodge Neon

Chevy introduced the Geo Tracker compact SUV in 1989. This four-wheel drive convertible was built for off-roading, with a light-truck chassis providing a strong and durable framework. After 1989, the Geo name was dropped, and the Tracker was sold under the Chevy brand.