What are the most iconic cars of the 1990s?

[white_goodman]

Along the same lines as the 1980s icons thread, which everyday cars best sum up the best of the 1990s? Although the hot hatch faded, coupes and sports cars became more popular, as well as imports from Japan. I have picked these not necessarily for their looks but possibly their significance or level of performance/engineering. I did have pictures but seem to be having trouble uploading them today. Here's some of my favourites.

Mazda MX5
Misubishi Evo V
Subaru Impreza Turbo (the RB5 was probably my personal favourite)
Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
Nissan 200SX S14
Volvo 850R Estate
Audi RS2
Audi TT
Volkswagen Corrado VR6
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Mercedes-Benz SL
Fiat Coupe Turbo
Rover Mini Cooper
Porsche 911 (993)
Jaguar XJR
Land Rover Discovery 1
Lotus Carlton
Ford Escort RS Cosworth

[anonymous-user]

[robsco]

The TVR Griffith is pretty iconic.

[falkster]

Technically it was '86 but mines a '90


This was definately 90s


Clearly I'm biased but these two get my vote.

[soad]

[Puddenchucker]

[denniswise9]

falkster said:

Technically it was '86 but mines a '90

I am in love.

Please can I have your car??

[Audi 525i]

soad said:

And here's a view from the back for good measure:



3.5L V8, 8500rpm redline, 5 valves per cylinder, very nice.

[billzeebub]

Ferrari F355
Porsche 993

[Mastodon2]

soad said:

Ah, the Toyota MR2, good shout.

I'd say the Impreza, so here is a 22b for good measure

[sparks_E39]

DB7. Aston would not be around if it wasn't for that car.

[mike9009]

Lotus Elise : \end thread\

[kwak]

What is an slk doing in the ops list? Although maybe an e55 amg would be appropriate.

[Welshbeef]

Lambo Diablo
Xj220
F1
Ferrari 456
Ferrari 550
Dodge Viper
Mitsubishi Evo 6
E39 M5
Brabus 7.2 v12 E class 208mph
Zonda
Fiat barcetta
Porche Boxter
EB110 bugatti
Porche 968
Tvr Griffith
Tvr Cerbera
Volvo 850T-5R
Audi RS2
Merc 500E

[white_goodman]

kwak said:

What is an slk doing in the ops list? Although maybe an e55 amg would be appropriate.

Not an amazing sports car granted but for the looks and the folding metal roof and looking a lot more expensive than it is!

[havoc]

Most iconic cars?

Overall - Mclaren F1

Most iconic Japanese car - :cough:

Most iconic car in Essex - Escort Cossie

Most iconic British car - DB7

[Baryonyx]

I always think of the Toyota MR2 mk2 as being an iconic car of the 90's. Even though it's an 80's design, it's so ahead of it's time that it looks very much like a 90's car (something furthered by the revised round tail lights on 90's models). The majority were made and were on the road in the 90's too. It's aged very well too, still looking very fresh and purposeful.

[diddly69]

Honda NSX?

[CarlT]

Clio Williams - still the benchmark hot hatch

[blearyeyedboy]

I know it's not very PH... but Ford Focus was a game-changer.

I mean, have you seen an early one next to a late-model Ford Escort?