- [Glen] Nothing gets the
nostalgic heart racing like a look back over some of your
favorite cars from yesteryear. Everyone remembers their best 90s rides, whether it be for the speed, the precision or the downright craziness. It was undoubtedly a fantastic
era for motor engineering. I'm Glen and let me transport
you back to our younger years with these 15 banging
vehicles from the 90s that we still have dibs on. - [Female Voice] Number 15. - [Glen] The Dodge Viper (SR I) was the very first
generation of the famous Viper sports car tested
in 1989 as a prototype before acting as a pace car in 1991, and finally being rolled out
onto the shelves in 1992. As with many Dodge cars, the Viper was nothing if not
powerful, with its 8-liter V10 boasting a top speed
of 165 miles per hour. The Viper can also roar from
zero to 60 in just 4.6 seconds before covering a quarter mile in 12.9. There was always a satisfying rumble from the Viper's side pipes
every time you rev the engine. But this car was more than a powerhouse. The steering capabilities
were truly ahead of their time even if the brakes did leave
a little bit to be desired. Absolutely mental but
stupendously brilliant. - [Female Voice] Number 14. - [Glen] Forget us looking
back on this 90s car from 2019. The Nissan Figaro was
retro even for its time. Nissan revealed four
slightly strange concept cars to the public at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show under the title, Back To The Future. All four were based off
the same K10 Nissan Micra but with individual and
playful retro designs. The Figaro was one of those four. A little two-seater
convertible that threw things back to the classic
Italian cars of the 1960s. All four of the retro Nissan
sold out in a matter of weeks. Yet a total of 20,000
Figaros were created, many of which now reside in the U.K. A small front engine, front
wheel drive retro convertible that despite being based on the past is still remembered far into the future. - [Female Voice] Number 13. - [Glen] Proof that
quality beats quantity, the Lister Storm was truly
one of the greatest performers of the 90s despite there only
being four vehicles produced. Production began in 1993 but
due to its staggering price not many Storms made it
out of the factory gates. In fact only three have
survived to this day. Lister does maintain its
own racing models however. Through the 90s and even
into the early 2000s, the Lister Storm was the
fastest 4-seat Grand Tour car, featuring the largest V12 engine fitted to a production road
car since World War Two. The Storm boasted a blistering top speed of 208 miles per hour and could race from zero
to 60 in just 4.1 second. - [Female Voice] Number 12. - [Glen] The Plymouth Prowler, later referred to as the Chrysler Prowler, was produced between 1997 and 2002. And it's certainly isn't a car
you will forget in a hurry. Chrysler engineers have
said to have had completely free rein in terms of
design on this project as long as it fit the
sportster and retro brief. What we were left with is essentially a hot rod with a mustache. The Prowler is certainly unique to look at and it was beautifully
unique to drive too. Despite only sporting a V6 engine, it still had a similar
horsepower output rating to the Magnum V8s of the same era. Paired with its lightweight body weighing in at just 2,832 pounds, the Prowler can really shift off the line. - [Female Voice] Number 11. - [Glen] Made in the bubble
era of Japan car design, the Toyota Sera encapsulates the wonderfully weird world of the 90s. Manufacturers in Japan were able to design with freedom during this time, filling every conceivable niche with quirky cars including the Sera. Unfortunately, the
vehicle was only ever sold in its homeland, meaning
Americans were unable to experience the silly
joy that it could bring. The 16,000 Seras made came
with a 1.5-liter engine with 110 horsepower and ridiculous
Gullwing butterfly doors. It also weighed in at just 2,000 pounds making it agile and nippy too. Perhaps one to leave in the 90s, but look back on with fond admiration. - [Female Voice] Number 10. - [Glen] If you thought
the Sera was a bit weird, welcome to the Daihatsu Midget II. The Midget, unsurprisingly, is a single or 2-seater
mini truck created by the Japanese automobile
manufacturer, Daihatsu. But this strange little
truck wasn't a flop, selling an impressive 80,000 in its first year of production alone. The second generation and
update on the 1957 version I was in production from 1996 to 2002. The second gen definitely
looked to be more stable than the original 3-wheel
truck that resembled something between a Reliant
Robin and a tuk-tuk. Each Midget II was equipped
with a 660cc engine meaning it wouldn't break any records but it could get you
from A to B with ease. - [Female Voice] Number nine. - [Glen] The Honda Acura first burst onto the scene in 1984
as a concept vehicle but later hit the shelves in 1990 for the public to purchase. A mid-engine sports car, the NSX changed the game
in terms of supercars. For a long time, supercars had
been more about visual appeal and crazy speed than perfect performance. But Honda really put the pressure on the likes of Ferrari with the NSX. An all aluminum body, a 3-liter V6 engine, aerodynamics inspired
by an F16 Fighter Jet, and even input from motor
racing legend Ayrton Senna, Honda really thought this one through. It's safe to say that
anybody who was lucky enough to drive one of these was not in a hurry to hand the keys back over. - [Female Voice] Number eight. - [Glen] The original
Volkswagen Beetle is still one of the most iconic
designs of all time, whether that is for the
right or wrong reasons. The new Beetle was introduced in 1997, drawing inspiration from its predecessor but sporting a front engine,
front wheel drive design. VW really played a binder with this one as they combine the nostalgia
around the original Beetle design but combined it with
affordability, safety and fun. The fastest model boasted a
top speed of 131 miles per hour and can go from zero to
60 in just 6.5 seconds. So the Beetle didn't hang about either. Retro meets modern. No wonder the new Beetle
flew off the shelves. The fact VW commissioned at least six extra versions of the car reflects its popularity among
people from all walks of life. - [Female Voice] Number seven. - [Glen] To this day, the Porsche 911 is one of the most household
names in car history. Porsche released the GT1 in 1996 in order to compete in
the GT1 racing class but they were rather
sneaky with their design. Most car manufacturers would develop a racing version of one
of their road going cars as vehicles had to be road
legal to meet requirements. Porsche however flipped the
table designing a race car before making a road going version of it. Only 20 to 25 street legal
versions were created but boy could they move with top speeds of 191.4 miles per hour and
zero to 62 in 3.9 seconds. The race version could
go even further though with a top speed of 205 miles per hour. The GT1 finished first
and second in its class at the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours
race, riding it into history. - [Female Voice] Number six. - [Glen] From a legendary performer to an underrated classic,
the Isuzu VehiCROSS. This compact SUV was produced
between 1997 and 2001 and came fitted with bags of character. Don't let this slightly quirky
exterior paint job fool you. This futuristic looking
vehicle was a tough, robust, highly competent off-roader. The majority of the 6,000
made across the four years were sent to America at a time when SUVs were really
hitting their stride. The beauty of the VehiCROSS
is that not only was it sleek on the tarmac but once the road ran out, it really came into its own. With a top speed of 114 miles per hour and zero to 60 in 9.3 seconds, this vehicle should always be remembered as a resounding underdog in SUV history. - [Female Voice] Number five. - [Glen] For any car fanatic,
the name speaks for itself. The F50 was released in 1995 as part of the 50th
anniversary of Ferrari, just as the F40 had been
10 years previously. This most recent birthday present was all about linking
the road and the track with Ferrari basing the
design around its racing cars. It was effectively an F1 car for the road. They used a carbon fiber
chassis, a V12 engine and a four wheel independent
suspension in this beast and it didn't disappoint. The F50 could do zero to
60 in just 3.8 seconds and reach a staggering top
speed of 194 miles per hour. Happy birthday indeed. - [Female Voice] Number four. - [Glen] Hummer, synonymous
with a no nonsense attitude overwhelming size and
battering ram style power. The H1 was no different, designed as a four wheel
drive utility vehicle and based closely off the
earlier military Humvee. The H1 too was originally
designed purely for military use but hit the civilian market
eventually due to a high demand. It was produced between 1992 and 2006 although it was originally
known simply as the Hummer, before GM bought the marketing rights and changed it to the Hummer H1. Built to go places a vehicle
shouldn't be able to go, it's no wonder people remain so fascinated with the H1 for so long. And it is still looked back
on with fondness today. - [Female Voice] Number three. - [Glen] Even the name sounds fast. And car fans will know all
about the F1's pedigree. Originally a concept by Gordon Murray, he was eventually able to
convince McLaren founder, Ron Dennis to back his project. I'm sure all involved are
whole heartedly glad they did as the F1 went on to make history. In 1998 the XP5 prototype became
the fastest production car ever, reaching speeds of
over 240 miles per hour, a record that lasted
for around seven years. Not content on being a
lightning fast road car, a race version of the F1 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1995. Simply one of the finest
feats in motor history. - [Female Voice] Number two. - [Glen] In its light gray paint job, perhaps one of the coolest
looking cars of all time, like something straight
out of a James Bond film, the Jaguar XJ220 oozes
class, style and elegance. But don't let it fool you. This resting Jag can bounce
into attack at any moment reaching top speeds of
over 214 miles per hour. Jaguar also claims that a prototype broke the record for a production car. Believe it or not the classic XJ220 came about from a concept car designed by informal Jaguar employees
in their spare time. When first revealed in 1988 at the British International
Motor Show in Birmingham, this Jaguar became an overnight success, convincing the company to
change its original plan not to sell the iconic car to the public. Around 1,500 deposits were
taken after this unveiling with delivery set for 1992. - [Female Voice] Number one. - [Glen] Released in 1990 as a long term successor
to the iconic Countach, the Diablo would remain in
production for the next 11 years. Designed by the infamous Marcello Gandini, the Diablo is racing from zero
to 60 in just 3.9 seconds, and replaced by the Murcielago, rounding off a trio of
grounding breaking Lambos. And there we have it, 15
incredible cars from the 90s that we remain fond of to this day. But you guys must have
some more ideas out there. Feel free to add your favorites that didn't make the cuts
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