Cars Tagged - 1996

1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec

7

A Nissan GT-R is always special, but a V-spec model is that little bit extra special.

1996 Audi S8

6

The first generation of the Audi A8 got the S badge treatment in 1996 to continue the naming convention of other S models.

1996 Porsche Boxster

9

Grant Larson’s design, inspired by the 356 Cabriolet, Speedster, and 550 Spyder, stimulated a commercial turnaround for Porsche.

1996 Nissan Stagea

6

The Stagea was available with a 2.0L single cam, a 2.5L twin cam n/a, a 2.5L twin cam turbo or 2.6L twin cam, twin turbo engine.

1996 Toyota Celica GT

3

The 1996 Celica for export market received the same front restyling as the Japanese models, although the tail lights were untouched.

1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula

3

From 1993 to 1997, sole engine for the Formula and Trans Am was the 5.7 L LT1 V8, essentially identical to the LT1 in the C4 Corvette.

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV

3

The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and along with it, the Evolution.

1996 Lotus Elise

3

The design philosophy of Lotus is “Performance through light weight”, a philosophy first adopted by the founder of Lotus, Colin Chapman.

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

3

The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning “chivalrous”.

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

6

Chevrolet released the Grand Sport (GS) version in 1996 to mark the end of production of the C4 Corvette.

1996 McLaren F1 LM

3

Only five McLaren F1 LM cars were built in honour of the five McLaren F1 GTRs which finished the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1996 Dodge Viper RT10 Roadster

3

Second generation Viper models increased engine power, improved suspension, and reduced braking distances.

1996 BMW Z3 Roadster

3

The BMW Z3 was the right type of car launched at the right time: from the start the distinctive BMW Z3 has been in pole position ahead of other roadsters.

1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV

3

Featured a power bump over the Diablo VT with the removal of the all-wheel drive system reverting to a rear-wheel drive setup.

1996 Jaguar XK8 Coupe

3

When the XK8 was introduced in 1996, it set new standards in the luxury sports car market.

1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster

3

Lamborghini had presented an open-topped concept version of the VT (Viscous Traction) at the 1992 Geneva Auto Show.