96% of People Can't Name All of These Iconic Cars From the '90s. Can You?

By: Craig
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96% of People Can't Name All of These Iconic Cars From the '90s. Can You?
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The '90s were a great decade for the automobile industry. A number of iconic cars were born here. But would you be able to identify them from just an image? Why not give it a go?
Hummer H1
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Hummer H1
A civilian version of the Humvee military vehicle, the Hummer H1 would then obviously be more than capable as an off-roader. And it is but with limitations.
Ford F-150
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Chevrolet Suburban
Lexus LS400
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Honda NSZ
Ford Sierra
Lexus LS400
The Lexus LS 400 debuted in 1990. This 4-door sedan quickly became a firm favorite providing both luxury and Toyota's famed reliability. Interestingly, development of this car had started as far back as 1983.
Buick Regal
Mazda RX-7 1990
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Toyota Corolla
Mazda RX-7
There were lots of things to like about the third generation RX-7 - its twin-charged rotary engine, the looks and probably best of all, its affordability.
Ford Escort
Dodge Viper

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Toyota Supra
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
McLaren F1
Acura NSX
Jaguar XJR
Toyota Supra
With performance on par with many far more expensive supercars, the Supra became a popular performance car option for the man in the street. Powered by a 3.0-liter Twin-Turbo engine, the Supra produced 276 brake horsepower.
1990s - Buick Roadmaster
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Hummer H1
Audi Quattro 200 Avant
Buick Roadmaster Wagon
A big brash American car with rear-wheel drive and V8 power, the Roadmaster was one of the best family cars of the 1990s, with the wagon a firm favorite and perfect for taking the family and anything else you fancied on vacation.
Honda CRX Si
Plymouth Prowler
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Lotus Esprit V8
Plymouth Prowler
First released in 1997, it was hard not to notice the Prowler with its retro styling. This 2-door roadster was powered by a 3.5-Liter EGG V6 engine. Over 11,000 were made.
Lotus Elise
Porsche Boxter

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GMC Syclone
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Jeep Cherokee
GMC Syclone
What happens when you combine a pickup with a 4.3-liter turbocharged V-6? A Syclone, that's what. With its all-wheel drive, the Syclone was faster than many sports cars of the time and easily raced to 60mph from a standing start in under 5 seconds.
Ford Everest
Ford F-250
Ford Explorer 1990s
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Suburban
Jeep Cherokee
Chevrolet Blazer
Ford Explorer
This SUV from Ford was first released in 1991 especially to compete against the Chevrolet Blazer and the Jeep Cherokee. A second generation followed in 1995.
Audi TT via youtube
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Porsche 911
Audi TT
There have been three generations of the Audi TT since 1998. This two-door sports car is available as both a coupe and roadster and also includes an all-wheel drive Quattro model. In the '90s it became an immediate head turner thanks to its sleek lines and excellent performance figures.
Ferrari F50
Lotus Elise

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Lotus Esprit V8
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Porsche Boxter
Plymouth Prowler
Lotus Esprit V8
By the time 1996 rolled along, the Lotus Esprit had been in production for over 20 years. The V8, however, quickly became a firm favorite. It was powered by an aluminum V8 engine coupled to a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission. It could reach a top speed of 175 mph and go from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
Aston Martin DB7
BMW M5
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
BMW M5
Has BMW ever made a terrible M model? Well, certainly not the M5. This four-door high-performance sedan had everything. Spacious, luxurious and power, plenty of it.
Mercedes Benz C Class
Lexus LS400
Subaru SVX
Toyota 4Runner
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Ford Explorer
Chevrolet Colorado
Toyota 4Runner
Certainly one of Toyota’s better off-roaders, the 4Runner is powerd by a 4.7 liter V8 engine. Not only is the 4Runner a very capable off-road machine, it has that excellent Toyota reliability.

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Subaru SVX
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI
Acura NSX
Subaru SVX
With its very different looks (strange for the '90s and even to this day), the SVX immediately made heads turn. This 2-door coupe grand tourer was produced between 1991 and 1996.
BMW M5
Ford Ranger
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Lincoln Blackwood
Ford Ranger
Related to the Mazda B-Series, the Ford Ranger was produced in the United States over a 29-year period up until 2012. Ford plans to reintroduce the model in 2019. The Ranger is still sold in international markets, however.
GMC Cyclone
Chevrolet Suburban
Ford - Lincoln Navigator
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Everest
Lincoln Navigator
Introduced in 1997, the Navigator was the first SUV offered by Ford's luxury brand. The Navigator is the the heaviest vehicle ever produced by Ford. This was certainly a case of a vehicle that was large and in charge!
Jeep Cherokee

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Nissan 300ZX
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Porsche Boxter
Ferrari F50
Acura NSX
Nissan 300ZX Turbo
A quirky offering from Nissan, the 300ZX quickly became a favorite. With 300 brake horsepower in a small coupe, it was quick! It even offered rear-wheel steering which made it handle even better.
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
GMC Typhoon
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
The SVT Lightning was introduced in 1993 and essentially is an F-150 truck with a little extra under the hood. The Lightning was powered by a 5.8 liter V8, while handling was improved thanks to an upgraded suspension system.
Lincoln Blackwood
Chevrolet Blazer
1990s - BMW M Coupe
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Audi A4
Ford Focus
BMW M Coupe
Although it had a strange shape (often called the clown shoe) the M Coupe was another winner from BMW in the 1990s. Released in 1998, the first generation was powered by a 3.2-liter straight-six engine.
Mercedes Benz E Class

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Ford Mustant SVT Cobra 1996
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Pontiac GTO
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Although the '90s saw no Shelby Mustangs, the SVT Cobra certainly made up for it. Powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produced 235 brake horsepower, the Mustang went like a bullet. It even handled fairly well thanks to a softened suspension.
Dodge Charger
Nissan Skyline 1990
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Nissan 300ZX Turbo
Acura NSX
Nissan Skyline
With engine options from 2.0-liter to 2.8-liter, the Skyline produced between 128 and 400 brake horsepower. The GT-R version was one of only two cars that had managed to lap the full length of Nurburgring in under 8 minutes.
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac GTO
BMW M5
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Although the RS Cosworth competed on the rally circuit, a few were made available for the public. Simply put, this was a monster capable of 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds and a top speed of 147mph. Our only complaint? The monstrous spoiler found on many was simply hideous.

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Dodge Viper (1990–2010)
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Audi TT
Ferrari 500
Dodge Viper
Designed by Tom Gale who helped design the famous Lamborghini Diablo, the Viper RT/10 was introduced in 1992. It is powered by an 8-liter V10 engine which produced 400 brake horsepower.
Ford Falcon
Jaguar XJ 200
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Nissan Skyline GT-R
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Jaguar XJ 200
This incredible-looking sports car was produced by Jaguar between 1992 and 1994. Powered by a 3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, only 275 were made.
Audi A4
VW Golf Mk 3
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Corolla
VW Golf Mk 3
Built between 1991 and 1999, around 4.8 million units of this version of Volkswagen iconic Golf were sold in the '90s. Other than a hatchback version, the Mk 3 was available as a station wagon and cabriolet.

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Aston Martin DB7
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Aston Martin DB7
Released in 1994 and produced for the next decade, this British sports car is the epitome of cool. After all, it is the choice of James Bond. Over 7,000 were produced with two engine options available, including a 5.9-liter V12.
Ferrari F50
Dodge Viper
BMW M5 Coupe
1991 Audi 200 Quattro Avant
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Audi 200 Quattro Avant
So you want to take your children to school? Or maybe on a nice holiday. In the '90s, you could choose one of the most iconic Audis ever to do this - the Quattro. But not just any Quattro, a station wagon!
Buick Roadmaster Wagon
Ford F-150
Chevrolet Blazer
1999 Pontiac Firebird
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Dodge Challenger
Ford Mustang
Pontiac Firebird
Throughout its lifetime, the Pontiac Firebird has always had a loyal following. The late '90s version was certainly no different. Easy on the eye, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox and V8 power - all the cues for a little bit of fun on your daily commute.
Chevrolet Camaro

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1990 Honda CRX Si
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Honda CRX Si
Excellent performance and higher than average gas mileage figures? That's the CRX Si from Honda's claim to fame. Oh, and it looked pretty awesome as well.
Honda NSX
Toyota Corolla
GMC Typhoon
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
GMC Typhoon
Take a 4.3-liter turbocharged V-6 as well as the transmission of a Corvette and couple that with an all-wheel drive truck and what do you have? A Typhoon, that's what! The Typhoon was faster than many sports cars of the time and easily raced to 60mph from a standing start in under 5 seconds.
Lincoln Blackwood
Chevrolet Blazer
Ford Bronco
Chev Corvette ZR-1 1994
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Ford Mustang
Pontiac GTO
Dodge Challenger
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
A real looker in 1990 and still one today, the ZR-1 became a very popular Corvette model. It was powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produced 375 brake horsepower.

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Ferrari F40
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Aston Martin DB7
Ferrari F50
Often forgotten between the F40 and the Enzo, the F50 was one of the top sports cars of the 1990s. It was designed as part of the marque's 50th-anniversary celebrations.
Audi TT
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZR-1
Mazda Miata
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Chevrolet Chevelle
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Acura NSX
Mazda Miata
Also known as the MX-5, this rear-wheel-drive roadster is as fun now as it was in the 1990s. The first generation, produced up until 1997, featured either a 1,500cc or 1,800cc engine.
Acura NSX
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Audi TT
Jeep Wrangler
Acura NSX
Also known as the Honda NSX, this 2-door sports car became very popular in the United States. F1 champion Ayrton Senna even had input into its design.
Ford Fiesta

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Lamborghini Diablo (1990–2001)
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Lamborghini Diablo
Fast, loud, brash are all adjectives that could be used to describe the Diablo. Powered by either a 5.7 or 6.0-liter V12, this sports car pushed out 595 brake horsepower.
Audi TT
Ferrari F50
Aston Martin DB7
Jeep Wrangler Renegade
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Lincoln Blackwood
Chevrolet Suburban
Jeep Wrangler Renegade
Produced between 1990 and 1994, the Renegade was a trim package available on the Jeep Wrangler. This was in conjunction with American Specialty Cars based in Detroit. Originally, the Renegade was only available in white, red or black with blue and bronze added a few years later.
Ford Bronco
Mercedes-Benz SL500
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
BMW M5
Mercedes SL500
This massive Mercedes told the world that you had arrived... and in style.
Audi A4
Lincoln Navigator

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McLaren F1
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
McClaren F1
In 1992, Formula One team, McLaren, launched the F1. This high-performance sports car was powered by a 6.2-liter V12 engine that produced over 600 brake horsepower. Interestingly, the engine is lined with 24-carat gold to help with the dispersal of heat.
Ferarri F50
Audi TT
Ford Mustang
Ford Fiesta
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Opel Corsa
Ford Fiesta
The 1990s saw the third generation of the Fiesta, essentially a small hatchback. Interestingly, this Fiesta model had 9 different engine options including a turbodiesel.
Mini Mk 1
Buick Roadmaster
Vauxhall Astra
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Ford Fiesta
Renault Clio
Golf Mk 3
Vauxhall Astra
The third generation of the Astra was built for the majority of the 1990s. It was available as a sedan or a hatchback. This vehicle was marketed under the Opel badge in Germany and the Holden badge in New Zealand and Australia.

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1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Opel Astra
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Subaru Legacy
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Wanted to own a supercar but thought you never had enough money? Well, in the '90s, thinking outside the box would net you the 3000GT VR4. Not only a good looker, the VR4 pushed out some awesome performance numbers and this at a fraction of the cost of other high performance cars.
Porsche Boxter
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Porsche Boxster
Released in 1996, the Boxster is a 2-door, 2-seat roadster. This Porsche was driven by a water-cooled, flat six-cylinder engine. Although not as quick as some of its rivals, it handled beautifully.
Ford Mustang
Ferrari F50
McClaren F1
Lotus Elise
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Lotus Elise
This 2-door, rear-wheel drive roadster first came to life in 1996. Still produced today, the Elise remains a fun, nimble car to drive with plenty of power under your foot.
Acura NSX
Ford Focus
Opel Vektra

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Porsche 911 GT3
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Plymouth Prowler
Audi TT
Porsche 911 GT3
Interestingly, the 911 GT3 has a flat six engine. It still goes like the clappers, however. This beautiful sports car first appeared in 1999 and is built to this day.
BMW M5
Toyoto Corolla
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Mazda 626
Opel Zafira
Ford Focus
Toyota Corolla
Introduced in 1966, by the 1990s, the Toyota Corolla was already a firm favorite all around the globe. The sixth generation of the Corolla carried the marque into the '90s and two further models followed in the decade.
Renault Clio
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
Opel Corsa
Ford Focus
Renault Clio
Renault introduced the Clio to the world in 1990 with the first-generation model made for most of that decade. It quickly became a popular car in Europe and had ten different powerplant options as well as both manual and automatic gearboxes. It was voted European Car of the Year in 1991.
Toyota Corolla

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BMW 5 Series
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What iconic '90s car is shown in this image?
BMW 5
BMW M models have a reputation as some of the finest passenger cars ever produced. The M5 was no different but this was also a beast thanks to its 400 brake horsepower V8 engine.
Lincoln Navigator
Audi A4
Mercedes C Class
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