'90s supercars embodied out-of-this-world performance and pioneered many innovative designs and technologies, focusing on one goal - to be the strongest and fastest.
Most supercars are generally exclusive and rare. Their low-production rates cause some of them to be forgotten, even though some are superb cars, while some are considered treasures and cost millions of dollars.
One fantastic example is the Ferrari Testarossa or the Type F110, which is a Pininfarina-inspired car that was produced between 1984 and 1991. It used to have a selling price of $45,000 with the fancier ones being sold for $150,000. This two-door coupe has two versions and the F512 M was the last.
There are other sports cars that are so much better than the Testarossa and that is why we have listed the 15 '90s supercars and sports cars we'd get instead of it. Each of the cars on the list is amazing in its own unique way.
15 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion
The Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion is the street version of the original model and it carries a 3.2-liter six-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine, which produces up to 537 horsepower. This supercar is so rare that from 1996 to 1998, only 25 units were ever made, and each was sold for $900,000.
14 McLaren F1
The three-seater McLaren F1 was produced from 1993 until 1998, and once held the world record for the fastest production car for seven consecutive years until it was finally crushed by the Bugatti Veyron. Its top speed was 240.1 miles per hour thanks to a 627 horsepower 6.1-liter BMW V12 engine
13 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport
Even though the Bugatti EB110 Super Sport is capable of running at a speed of 216 miles per hour, you will still have a vehicle that can pamper you during all laps, as a result of its comfortable and luxurious interior. This 90s sports car is the product of finesse and high performance.
12 Vector W8
The Vector W8 quickly became the choice for drivers when it first launched in 1989. It has especially sharp throttle feedback, excellent steering, steady balance, and amazing 6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. It was sold for $250,000 USD back then. That is a large sum of money if you compare it to today’s value.
11 Nissan R390
Sporting a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V8 mid-mounted engine, the Nissan R390 can sprint from standstill to 60 miles per hour in just 3.2 seconds, before it reaches a maximum speed of 220 miles per hour. Only one unit of this road car was ever produced and was sold at a hefty price of $1 million.
10 Jaguar XJR-15
The two-seater Jaguar XJR-15 is an all-in-one sports car. It pioneered all full carbon fiber cars in the world and there were only 53 units were made. Each car is powered by a V12 engine that produces 450 horsepower. This car could hit a speed of 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds.
9 Lotus Elise GT1
There is nothing average about the Lotus Elise GT1. We all remember it as an elongated Elise. Its aerodynamic pieces add to its racing character, and when you check under its hood, you will see a water-cooled 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that sounds wonderful. This engine was also found in Corvette ZR-1.
8 Jaguar XJ220
The Jaguar XJ220 was one of the best sounding cars ever and it was made in the 1990s, so it deserves a spot on this list. It put a twin-turbo V-6 engine to work, and once held the world record for the fastest car, with a maximum speed of 217 miles per hour.
7 Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans V600
Under the strange look of the Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans V600 is one tough machine. It put a twin-supercharged V8 in action and produced more than 600 horsepower - enough for a maximum speed of over 200 miles per hour. Only 30 units were ever built, and each are executing high performance.
6 Porsche 911 GT2
The Porsche 911 GT2 was manufactured in 1995 and 1996, and 57 cars were produced. Each has a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that has a power output of 444 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute, and 431.5 lb-ft of torque. It ran a top speed of 187 miles per hour.
5 1998 Acura NSX
The 1998 Acura NSX trembled the supercar market when it was first introduced in 1990. It earned an above-average rating for predicted reliability, as a supercar that could be beneficial for everyday use. Back then, it was available for a base price of $88,725, and has a six-cylinder 3.2-liter engine.
4 Dauer 962 Le Mans
In reference to the '80s Porsche 962 race car, the Dauer 962 Le Mans had a base price of $1.2 million. As its name suggests, this car was specifically built to be a champion in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It has a zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration time of 2.8 seconds.
3 Ferrari F50
The Ferrari F50 had set the bar high for its successors, making it hard to follow. Under its hood, it makes use of a 4.7-liter V12 engine that can create 514 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. As a result, the F50 has a top speed of 194 miles per hour.
2 Toyota GT-One
Another car that was designed and engineered to compete for the 24 Hour Le Mans race is the Toyota GT-One. It had a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that can make up to 600 horsepower. The GT-One costs more than almost all other sports cars in the ’90s, with a base price of $1.4 million.
1 Dodge Viper RT/10 ‘Phase II SR’
The Dodge Viper never failed to execute an exotic and distinctive characteristic of an American supercar. The RT/10 ‘Phase II SR’ was produced between 1996 and 2002 and was considered as the second-generation Viper. Each of them can run up to 170 miles per hour and was sold at a base price of $58,500.