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1. The Mazda RX7 is one of the most iconic sports cars of the 90s

2. Its top speed is 155 mph

3. It took 5 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph

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The nineties were the beginning of a cultural shift. The world was undergoing a change from the carefree upbeat era of the eighties. The fourth industrial revolution was well underway and technology and engineering were moving forward in leaps and bounds. This meant some great things for the world of automobiles. Sportscars were experiencing an unprecedented amount of change, and some of the greatest cars in history were produced in this era. From designs that shaped the way cars were built for decades to come, to engineering that redefined what a sports car could achieve, the 90s changed the way we thought about cars forever.

In this article, we delve into ten of the best sports cars to grace the roads in the 1990s. These were cars that absolutely exuded performance and power, pushing the limits of acceleration and driving experience to transcend legendary status. From legendary names such as Porsche and Ferrari to the unexpected brilliance that came out of the Japanese Domestic Market, the decade offered an incredible mix of automotive excellence. Whether you were a fan of cruising with the top down, or you wanted handling and speed that would blow you away, these 10 sportscars were the best of the best and could always guarantee a good time.

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10 1990 Mitsubishi 3000GT

The Mitsubishi 3000GT was a collaborative effort between the Japanese automaker and the U.S. brand, Dodge. Sold in the States as the Dodge Stealth, this sports car was a very welcome surprise.

Specs and Performance

With the wave of the JDM movement producing stunning sports cars, Mitsubishi was desperate to compete with the likes of Honda, Mazda, Toyota, and Nissan, thus the 3000GT was born. The front-engine, front-wheel drive grand tourer was marketed in Japan as the GTO, in the States as the Dodge Stealth, and to the rest of the world as the 3000GT. With a retractable hard top variant coming to fruition as well as the addition of a twin-turbo model and AWD, the Mitsubishi was a welcome addition to the trend of cool new 90s sports cars.

With Mazda's revolutionary Wankel-rotary engine and the first mass-produced sequentially turbocharged engine, the Mazda RX-7 FD is a truly special sports car.

Specs and Performance

Mazda's engineering team went bonkers when designing the RX-7 FD, ensuring that it would be a special car remembered throughout history. It was one of the most iconic sports cars of the 90s, particularly representing the JDM movement alongside the Supra and the Skyline GT-R. Its cleverly designed sequential twin-turbo was part of this success, it meant that it wasn't using both turbos at once but rather at different levels of RPM to produce a smooth and meticulous boost. With stylings so smooth and such incredible performance, it's no wonder the RX-7 has stood the test of time.

The Dodge Viper SR I was the first generation of Vipers ever made. Its naturally aspirated V-10 which produced a whopping 406 horsepower made the Viper a truly American sports car.

Specs and Performance

The goal of Bob Lutz, the then-president of Chrysler, was to develop a car that could be considered the modern version of the iconic Shelby Cobra. This meant building a performance sports car with a huge engine up front and a striking design. Despite Lamborghini being owned by Chrysler at the time, the Viper was headed by Chrysler. Though, the car did benefit from a manifold developed by the Italian automakers. The Viper has, over time, solidified itself as a hallmark American classic.

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Arguably the most notable icon of the Japanese sports car movement, the MK4 Supra has had a profound impact on car culture that carries through to the modern age.

Specs and Performance

The Toyota Supra has shaped the Japanese sports car landscape for decades, but the most iconic was the MK4. With a performance, twin-turbocharged variant producing huge horsepower for a production car, the Supra was the car of choice for many car enthusiasts. Even bigger was the tuning market, out of which some absolutely monstrous Supras have emerged thanks to Toyota's brilliant 2JZ engine. The MK4 Supra was a road-racing icon and will continue to be the pinnacle of 90s nostalgia.

6 1995 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the pinnacle of what the German automaker hoped to achieve at the time. It was a sports car that came from pedigree and delivered on all your expectations.

Specs and Performance

The 964 3.6-liter turbocharged Porsche was, at the time, the highest performance full production car to ever hit the market. Without going into supercar territory, this was one of the fastest accelerating cars that you could own in the 90s and its handling and top speed were nothing to scoff at either. This was a pure-bred Porsche sports car and it delivered every ounce of enjoyment that you would expect from the automaker.

The Z range represents BMW's two-seater sports cars. The Z3 was the model that graced the 90s, delivering stunning German power and brilliant styling.

Specs and Performance

The BMW Z3 was the first production BMW to be built outside of Germany, with it being manufactured in the United States. It featured a four-cylinder that was later upgraded to a six-cylinder that produced some impressive power. Of course, the Z3 received the M treatment, which gave the roadster a performance makeover. Overall, the drop-top is one of the coolest roadsters to ever exist.

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Another Roadster on our list, the Elise represents the best of British motoring. Lotus arguably developed the formula upon which most modern roadsters are based on.

Specs and Performance

1996 marked the birth of the Series 1 Elise, one of the most iconic Roadsters to ever be produced. The Lotus Elise was a lightweight machine that utilized every single horsepower from its small engine to produce an incredible driving experience. Its lightweight build and impressive handling made it a load of fun to take on track days or throw around tight corners. It's unique, eye-grabbing styling also made it one of the most interesting cars to ever grace the roads.

3 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5

The Corvette is a cult classic when it comes to American cars. The C5 is one of the classics that built this following of thousands of fans.

Specs and Performance

Embodying what it meant to be a cool sports car in the 90s, the Corvette C5 was a convertible that you could easily cruise around in, drawing the stares of strangers as you passed them by. Once you put the top back down, however, and you opened the Chevrolet up, that cool and collected persona would fall away and its V-8 would remind you that it is a born and bred race car. The Corvette C5 is the standard that many fans hold the Corvette to and is a solid American classic.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. The NB took an already brilliant car and built on the formula that Mazda had devised.

Specs and Performance

The Mazda MX-5 may not have been the fastest car of the decade, but it was definitely some of the most fun that you could have on four wheels. Mazda had developed the MX-5 to be an affordable sports car that was built with the ethos of being lightweight and uncomplicated. This formula has served Mazda well and the NB, the second-generation Miata, delivered some exciting thrills wrapped up in an updated styling for the roadster.

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1 1998 Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R

Alongside the Supra has always stood the Skyline GT-R. Nissan developed an answer to Toyota's street racer and the discussion over which is better has never ended.

Specs and Performance

The R34 Skyline was the peak of Nissan's efforts in the 90s. It was the fifth and the last generation of the iconic Skyline GT-R and some would say was the best that Nissan has to offer. With roots in the epic R32 and R33, the Skyline came from greatness and fine-tuned it to a point of near perfection. The gritty car gripped the hearts of many and has held on to them for generations.

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From lightweight European and American models to JDM legends, the 90s saw the birth of some of the best and noteworthy sports cars in history

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1. Flannel has been made since the 17th century

2. Baggy jeans were popular during the nu metal era

3. Converse were created as an athletic shoe

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A little something for everyone. Depressed? It always rains in the grunge world of flannels and army surplus. Angry? Let it out, you riot grrrl, with a little body piercing. Just wanna dance? Pick your flavor: hip-hop's got the street covered, and raves are cutting loose underground.

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A little something for everyone. Depressed? It always rains in the grunge world of flannels and army surplus. Angry? Let it out, you riot grrrl, with a little body piercing. Just wanna dance? Pick your flavor: hip-hop's got the street covered, and raves are cutting loose underground.

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1. Tamagotchi first went on sale in japan

2. Game boys didn't have color but it was added later

3. Hello Kitty's birthday is November 1st

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Games and Toys in the 90s basically made a decade of fads and prosperity. Everything from Power Rangers to Pogs to Pokémon. Tickle Me Elmo pulls a Cabbage Patch on holiday-shopping parents, while Beanie Babies raise the collector frenzy to uncharted levels. The digital age keeps its roots in the ever-evolving video game systems from Nintendo, Sega, Sony and others, but Tamagotchi virtual pets and Furby lead the interactive toy parade into the high-tech future.

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Games and Toys in the 90s basically made a decade of fads and prosperity. Everything from Power Rangers to Pogs to Pokémon. Tickle Me Elmo pulls a Cabbage Patch on holiday-shopping parents, while Beanie Babies raise the collector frenzy to uncharted levels.

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1. Kurt Cobain was the original drummer in Nirvana

2. The Cure's album Wish was #1 in UK and #2 in US

3. Michael Jackson won song of the year award

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Hip-hop music jumps off the streets and into the pop mainstream thanks to high-stepping, fast-rapping performers like Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer. Later on, the hip-hop scene makes room for dynamic divas like En Vogue and TLC. The independent spirit of punk rock lives on through the indie-rock 'grunge' sound of groups like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. But by the decade's end, good old-fashioned teen-pop takes on a high-tech style through the sounds of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, bringing teenybopper pop full circle and into a new millennium.

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Hip-hop music jumps off the streets and into the pop mainstream thanks to high-stepping, fast-rapping performers like Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer. Later on, the hip-hop scene makes room for dynamic divas like En Vogue and TLC. The independent spirit of punk rock lives on through the indie-rock 'grunge' sound of groups like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

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1. Winona Ryder was born october 29 1971

2. Played in Girl, Interrupted

3. Received a lot of awards

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12. Leonardo DiCaprio

9. Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg might not be who comes to mind when one thinks about the most popular actors of the 1990s. Though she's best known for anchoring the daytime talk show "The View" nowadays, Goldberg was primarily a movie star in the time before 2000 - and a dominant one at that. She won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as the supposed psychic Oda Mae Brown in 1990's hit supernatural romance, "Ghost." She starred in 1992's "Sister Act" and 1993's "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (the franchise later spawned a Broadway musical). In 1993, she appeared opposite then-boyfriend Ted Danson in "Made in America," before voicing a hyena in 1994's Disney animated classic, "The Lion King."

Goldberg's acting work didn't stop there. On the small screen, she was a regular on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." On the Great White Way, she replaced Nathan Lane in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and fans were happy to pay $75 a ticket (in '90s dollars, even) to see her. This EGOT recipient was an uncontroversial and well-liked figure who could do comedy or drama equally well. And when she wasn't winning at awards shows, she was hosting them: She emceed the Oscars three times in the 1990s, in 1994, 1996, and 1999, respectively.

8. Arnold Schwarzenegger

7. Robin Williams

6. Will Smith

In 2022, Will Smith made headlines with the infamous slap at the Academy Awards. But at the end of the 1990s, Smith was possibly the most famous actor in the world (not to mention, one of the most famous musicians). His rapid rise began with his star-making turn in the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," which ran from 1990-1996 and was wildly popular with audiences of all races and ages. During that time, he also drew attention for appearances in films like 1993's "Six Degrees of Separation." By 1995, he was co-starring in "Bad Boys." Then came 1996's "Independence Day," which topped the box office that year and took Smith from affable sitcom actor to Hollywood A-lister.

Will Smith owned summer ... in particular, the Fourth of July weekend. He followed up his "Independence Day" success with another juggernaut, 1997's "Men in Black," which was also the highest-grossing film of the year at the domestic box office. Smith recorded an original song for the movie, and it became just as much of a phenomenon. The multi-hyphenate was a constant presence in pop culture during the second half of the decade. "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "Miami" were summer anthems in 1998. But by 1999, when "Wild Wild West" proved to be less popular with the public than his previous work, Smith began the transition to serious actor. In 2001, he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in "Ali," and he finally won in 2022 for his work as the father of Serena and Venus Williams in "King Richard."

2. Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts was the female movie star of the 1990s. Though she's less at the center of pop culture these days, David Marchese of The New York Times Magazine said that she "achieved a stardom that never really fades." Her movies may not have grossed the most money (though, in the '90s, she came in a close second to Whoopi Goldberg), but her million-dollar smile was everywhere for 10 years. Roberts graced countless magazine covers. She was named the most beautiful woman in the world (an honor she's won five times) in 1991, a year after the premiere of the movie that made her the queen of the rom-com, "Pretty Woman."

The quality of Roberts' films during this stretch is up for debate more than the power of her celebrity. The majority of her '90s movies, including forgettable titles like "I Love Trouble," "Pret-a-Porter," and "Mary Reilly," have pretty paltry scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, through box office bombs and a much-publicized break-up with country singer Lyle Lovett, her adoring public had her back. Roberts ended the decade strong with 1997's "My Best Friend's Wedding," 1998's "Notting Hill," and 1999's "Runaway Bride." The latter wasn't as well-reviewed, but it still sold more than $300 million in tickets. All that goodwill paid off in the year 2000: America's Girl Next Door finally had a critical and commercial hit with "Erin Brockovich," for which she won her Academy Award.

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The Most Popular Actors Of The '90s Ranked - Looper

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Amidst a backdrop of grunge rock and Gen X angst, the '90s saw the Hollywood celeb reach new heights, headlining every magazine and earning massive paychecks.