The '90s have produced some of the raddest and coolest supercars ever—cars that are just meant to be unleashed on an open road and let the huge engine do all the talking.
However, in recent years, automakers had to adapt to the sudden demand for practicality, evident from the rising popularity of SUVs, resulting in an abundance of cool SUVs with supercar-level performance. Indeed, some of these huge vehicles pack absurd engines that make them reach truly astounding speeds.
Drivers now have the possibility to find cars that will fit the entire family and that will conquer any sort of terrain while being faster than an actual Ferrari. That is definitely not a bad compromise.
But how do these modern performance SUVs compare to the fastest supercars of the '90s? Read on to find out.
10 Ferrari Testarossa: 181 MPH
Ferrari shocked the '80s with one of the most iconic cars it has ever built by unveiling the now-iconic Testarossa at the 1984 Paris Motor Show. This supercar represented indomitable power and infinite style.
The Ferrari was powered by a 4.9-liter V12 that produced 385 horsepower and could push this beauty to a top speed of 181 mph. This is one of the most successful and widely appreciated models that Maranello has ever produced, as over 7000 units were made. The Testarossa was in production until 1996.
9 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: 183.3 MPH
The latest generation of the Cayenne is the fastest one ever produced by Porsche. The Cayenne is a true pioneer. And perhaps thanks to this car, the market is now brimming with performance SUVs just like the Cayenne.
The Turbo S is equipped with a hybrid powertrain composed of a V8 that produces 550 horsepower and an electric motor that generates 136 horsepower which brings the grand total up to a fantastic 686 hp. This SUV is so fast that it can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. Even more impressive is the fact that it somehow still manages to be incredibly fuel-efficient as it can do up to 74.3 mpg.
8 Porsche 993 Turbo: 181 MPH
This is another masterpiece by the Stuttgart manufacturer. This car was in production from 1994 until 1998 and it was the last ever air-cooled Porsche built by the company. Its huge rear spoiler and the aggressive lines made this car a true icon.
The 993 Turbo was powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six cylinder that produced 402 horsepower. The 993 was blistering fast as it could go from 0 to 62 mph in just 4 seconds. This is also the first 911 to ever receive a six-speed transmission.
7 Maserati Levante Trofeo: 185.8 MPH
The 993 may be cool, but the Levante Trofeo is an absolute beast. This Maserati is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 that produces 580 horsepower and can push the huge car from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
If you are looking for an SUV that is powerful like a Ferrari, the Levante is the car for you. In fact, the engine was built by the men from Maranello and is essentially the same engine used on the Ferrari 488. This is the most powerful production car in the company's history.
6 Dodge Viper RT/10: 184 MPH
Very few cars have as good of a name as this one. This beast was powered by a huge 8.0-liter V10 that produced an incredible 400 horsepower which made the Viper absurdly fast.
This Dodge could go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Unfortunately, this car has not been in production since 2017. However, from 1992, when the first generation was unveiled, every single version of the Viper has been absolutely fantastic.
5 Audi RS Q8: 189 MPH
This is the fastest and most aggressive SUV that the Ingolstadt company had ever built. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 also used in the Lamborghini Urus, which produces 592 horsepower. This car is huge and very heavy, so it's astonishing to know that it can easily accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
The top speed was reached by Audi's engineers on the Autobahn. However, the speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. But once the speed limiter is off, this Audi will fly like very few other cars.
4 Ferrari F355: 185 MPH
This beautiful Ferrari was designed by Pininfarina and it was another masterpiece by the men from Maranello. The car was powered by a 3.5-liter V8 that produced 380 horsepower and could push the Ferrari from 0 to 62 mph in just 4 seconds.
The car was presented in 1994 and had an 'affordable' price for a Ferrari as when it came out it started from around $90,000. This car represented a different era for the Italian automaker as this car had no electronics and it was just a very powerful engine for an incredible driving experience.
3 Lamborghini Urus: 189.5 MPH
Lamborghini is known around the world for its ability to create some of the fastest and meanest rides that you can imagine, and the Urus is no exception. True, this might be an SUV on the outside but under that hood, there is a fantastic twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that produces 650 horsepower and can push the car from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
It will cost you as much as a supercar as it has a starting price of $200,000. However, you will be able to fly over any sort of terrain.
2 Porsche 911 GT2: 187.7 MPH
This car is so powerful and so beautiful that it has become a very expensive item. In fact, a 1995 GT2 was sold in 2016 for over $2 million. This car is powered by a 3.7-liter flat-six cylinder engine that produces 444 horsepower and can push this German beauty from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
The GT2 is still to this day one of the fastest cars ever produced by Porsche. This icon was in production only from 1995 until 1998 as it was the homologated street version of the GT2 that Porsche used for endurance races such as the Daytona.
1 Bentley Bentayga: 190 MPH
This is the world's fastest SUV and it's no surprise as it's powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 that produces 626 horsepower. The engine is so powerful that, despite its 5400-lb weight, this SUV can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
This car will be available everywhere in the world, except in Europe, due to the huge engine. It's so fast that its speed and acceleration can eclipse most of the iconic supercars from the 90s. It's safe to say that the Bentayga is a supercar in disguise.