Cars from the 90s were very remarkable by all standards as there was a paradigm shift from the styling and performance from the 70s and 80s concept.
Technology caught up with emissions requirements, allowing for incredible performance that had never been seen before in the automobile world. Here are some of the cars that ruled the 90 eras.
1990 Lexus LS400
The LS400 was outstanding in many ways in the 90s. Being the first car ever to come with GPS navigation in 1992, and was among the first vehicles to have a telescopic steering wheel with an airbag.
It has an uprated 280bhp V8 engine with variable valve timing, a five-speed automatic transmission, and suspension tweaks. It has a sat-nav and parking aids, too.
Bentley Arnage
In the 90s, Bentley Arnage came out top with the luxury that came with it. The Bentley brand kept their competitors on their toes as they made cars with unequal standards of luxury, comfort, and excellent performance.
With a well-crafted interior that was wrapped with leather upholstery, the Arnage comes with the 4.4-liter Green Label, then the faster Red Label was added in 1999 with the 6.75 V8.
These then gave way to the R, T, and long-wheelbase RL models from 2002 onwards.
1999 Cadillac Escalade
The only engine offered is the 5.7-liter pushrod V8, tuned to produce 255 horsepower and 330 foot-pounds of torque.
Those figures are competitive with other SUV engines, but the Escalade’s 6000-pound towing capacity falls 1200 pounds short of either Tahoe or Yukon, and 1700 pounds short of Navigator.
This boxy SUV offers comfort and practicality on a large scale. The gauges are the same as those used in GM pickups and SUVs.
The stereo sits within easy reach of the driver with large buttons. Climate control switches lie directly below with the same easy adjustment.
An overhead console holds reading lights, a rear fan switch, the garage door opener, a compartment for sunglasses and the buttons and microphone for OnStar.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The Mercedes-Benz 500E accelerates from 0–60mph in 5.5 seconds, with a 14.1 second time for the quarter-mile.
The maximum speed was limited to 155mph – but derestricted as was the practice at that time for some of the German automobiles. It was more than 170mph.
The 500E was facelifted in 1992, to become the E500 E-Series, but the car remained pretty much unchanged in its appeal.
Thanks to limited build numbers, and its close link with Porsche, the 500E already commands a hefty premium on the market.
1990 Jaguar XJS
XJS is a big coupe, a follow-up to the famed E-Type, a grand touring two-plus-two built on the same underpinnings as the XJ sedan.
Its roof is nearly six inches lower than a contemporary competitor like the Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC. It is even four inches lower than the current Ferrari GTC4Lusso and this makes it unique with the posh biscuit-colored interior.
The XJ-S is a tubular transporter, a sumptuous, flying-buttressed oddball, with consistent, refined thrust.
Under the hood is a Jaguar’s 5.3-liter V-12, powerhouse first introduced in the Series 3 E-Type for 1971 and available until 1975.
The engine got updated for more efficiency and was able to put out 263 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque delivering 0-60mph in 8 seconds.
1999 Volkswagen Phaeton
The Phaeton is epitomized class, named after a greek sun god. Designed to evoke envy among rivals and made for performance, having incredible lines and awesome features make it a definite “status car”.
Its interior debuted as one of the most luxurious in the world with plenty of legroom for rear-seated passengers, leather, wood, and chrome accents, and patented four-zone climate control.
It performed smoothly with superb handling.
1999 Lincoln Town Car
The Lincoln Town Car is an attractive, appealing car, with its huge cabin and trunk. Though it lacks the power of some of its Japanese competitors, the powertrain is smooth and refined.
The styling is more sensual and modern than any previous Town Car. The Touring Package improves handling response.
In a world of front-drive cars, the Lincoln Town Car is a traditional rear-wheel-drive American luxury car that looks like no other luxury car on the road today.
It comes loaded with amenities and extras that luxury buyers demand and appreciate.
The Town Car drawback is the 282 cubic-inch engine that comes with it which lacks the acceleration performance required of it like its competitors.
1996 Bentley Turbo R
The Turbo R is the last true, hand-built Bentley to come out of Crewe. While parts prices can be high, these cars were extremely well built, and if there was ever a car that truly “cossets” its passengers, this is it.
The Bentley Turbo R is simply remarkable in long-distance travel. It transports you safely in the richest comfort while having the capability of evolving to perform like a high-performance sports car in a split second
1998 Land Rover Range Rover
The Range Rover created the market for luxury sport/utility vehicles long before upstarts such as the Lincoln Navigator and Lexus LX 470 came along.
With its all-wheel-drive Range Rover definitely is for affluent folks who like the outdoors or at least the outdoors image.
The 190-horsepower Range Rover 4.0 SE is packed with equipment such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic air spring suspension, all-wheel drive, and nearly every interior comfort item one might desire.
The Land Rover Range Rover boasts a heated windshield and rear window and a ‘’Superlock” features deadbolts doors so they can’t be opened even if a window is broken. The walnut-and-leather interior gives a cozy opulence feeling.