There is a great passion for 90s coupes. That decade was a golden age for vehicles of this type.

Compact and powerful, they brought, and still bring, joy to those who love speed and wouldn't give up the pure experience of literally driving a car. 

Since it's 2020, many people still don't know what a coupé is. But that's okay. We'll explain. 

Coupé, or coupe, is a specific style of car body. This term refers to vehicles with a fixed roof, generally for two occupants and usually with two doors. 

The difference between a coupe and a two-door sedan lies in the smaller space in the rear seats. Put simply, coupes are cars designed for only two people. 

Here in Brazil they did a lot. success in the 90sTo help you ease the nostalgia, we've selected 15 models that were very successful. Want to check them out?

Check out these 15 coupe models from the 90s that many people would love to have in their garage. 

The Toyota MR2 is a car that gained a legion of fans worldwide in the late 80s and early 90s. Its main appeal was its mid-mounted engine and its price, which was much more affordable than more expensive models. 

The slightly wider body housed a 200-horsepower engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The coupé was capable of reaching 100 km/h in under 7 seconds and had a top speed of 225 km/h. 

In the 90s, Volkswagen brought the third Golf generation And with it came a limited batch of the GTI VR6 version. 

This version was extremely powerful. The two-door VR6 had a 2.8-liter, 174-horsepower engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, allowing it to reach 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds. Its top speed was 224 km/h. 

A few years later, the German automaker produced a batch of 99 examples of the fourth generation with the even more powerful VR6 engine. 

It may seem strange, but some consider the Fiat Uno Turbo to be a 90s coupe, and if you think about it, it really fits into that segment, after all it has two doors, a fixed body, and little rear space. 

The model is one of the best compact cars in terms of sportiness. Launched in 1994, the Uno Turbo had a 1.4-liter engine with 118 horsepower, allowing it to reach 100 km/h in just over 9 seconds. Its top speed was 195 km/h. 

The car came with 14-inch wheels inherited from the Tempra and a firmer suspension system for greater stability. Without a doubt, it's a model that made history and still touches the hearts of many people today. 

Citroën arrived in Brazil in the 90s, bringing with it some specific models, such as the ZX Dakar, which was the predecessor to the Xsara. 

Initially, the model was imported from Europe and later began to be produced in Uruguay, from where it came to Brazil in the final years of its production. Among the versions sold, there was one that stood out for its power. 

This version was equipped with a 2.0 16V engine producing 167 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. In this configuration, the model reached 100 km/h in just over 8 seconds and had a top speed of 214 km/h. 

The Honda Civic VTi is another landmark when we talk about 90s coupes. The model was low, wide, and had a rather aerodynamic front end. 

Its engine featured technology inspired by Formula 1 of the time. The Civic VTi was a "little cannon" that many would love to have in their garage even today. 

Equipped with a 1.6 VTEC engine, it boasted 160 horsepower with torque that would frighten even the most experienced drivers. This allowed it to reach 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 215 km/h. 

If there's one model that couldn't be left out of our list, it's the Gol GTi, considered to this day one of the best national sports cars. 

The model, which was available between 1989 and 1994, attracted attention with its 14-inch aluminum BBS wheels, black decals scattered across the body, auxiliary front headlights, and large rear spoiler. 

The interior also drew attention with its sporty seats, dashboard with satellite controls, and four-spoke steering wheel. Another positive point of this 90s coupé: It was the first Brazilian car with electronic fuel injection. 

The Gol GTi had a 2.0 AP engine under the hood, capable of developing 120 horsepower, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. With this, the model reached 100 km/h in about 9 seconds and achieved a top speed of 185 km/h. 

The Gol GTi is undoubtedly a true classic of the 90s.

When I was selling cars in Brazil, one of the Alfa Romeo models that attracted the most attention was the 145 Quadrifoglio. 

The Italian sports car used the same platform as the Fiat Tipo of the time and featured a 2.0 TwinSpark engine under the hood with "only" 150 horsepower. This alone gave the model an excellent power-to-weight ratio. 

With a five-speed manual transmission, the stylish little car reached 100 km/h in just under 9 seconds and had a top speed of 210 km/h. 

In the 1990s, the Mitsubishi Colt GTI was another attractive two-door model that caught the attention of those who liked sports cars. 

The Colt GTI was equipped with a 1.8 16V engine producing 140 horsepower. With a five-speed manual transmission, the Japanese sports car reached 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds and had a top speed of 210 km/h. 

In the 1990s, Renault marketed the 19 model in Brazil. Nowadays, the model is relatively inexpensive; the problem is finding one. Like many vehicles, the Renault 19 had a more powerful version: the 16S. 

Thus, the Renault 19 16S had a 1.8 16V engine with 137 horsepower and a powerful torque of 16.5 kgfm for its time. With a five-speed manual transmission, the coupé could reach 100 km/h in just over 8 seconds and achieved a top speed of 212 km/h. 

Another classic coupe from the 90s was the Chevrolet Monza S/R. It's important to point out that Monzas were also very successful in the 1980s. 

The hatchback model only had two doors and attracted attention at the time due to its black bumpers with red trim, alloy wheels with distinctive designs, body-colored mirrors, spoilers, wings, and fog lights and taillights. 

The interior was another attraction in itself. The instrument panel featured red lighting, and the seats were Recaro sport seats. But, as expected, the engine was (and still is) the main star. 

The Monza S/R was equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine featuring a twin-barrel carburetor, intake manifold, and a new exhaust manifold. The suspension had a sportier setup to provide more stability. 

With 106 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission, the model in question reached a top speed of 170 km/h. 

The model that even has "Coupé" in its name is now a very rare sight on the streets. 

The Fiat Coupé was designed by Pininfarina and used the same platform as the Tipo of the time. But unlike the boxy model, the Coupé exuded style with its sharp lines and attracted attention wherever it went. 

Under the hood, the model had a 2.0 16V naturally aspirated engine with 137 horsepower, and as expected, it came with a five-speed manual transmission, allowing the Coupé to reach 100 km/h in just over 9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 206 km/h. 

The Escort XR3's life was filled with controversy. Produced between 1983 and 1996, it was yet another model that made its mark in two different decades. 

Initially, the model was equipped with a 1.6-liter alcohol-fueled engine producing 83 horsepower, inherited from its older siblings: the Del Rey and Corcel. Let's face it, those were rather modest numbers for a sports car. 

The Escort XR3 attracted attention for its unique look, which also featured a distinctive interior finish. more refined and features like a sunroof. 

However, in 1989 the XR3 received a new engine: a 1.8-liter, 97-horsepower unit with a five-speed manual transmission. This combination allowed the model to reach 100 km/h in 12 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. 

One of the model's highlights was the Formula series, which arrived in 1991 with a limited production run of 750 units. 

The Escort XR3 Formula came equipped with Cofap electronic shock absorbers, diamond-cut wheels, and decorative stripes. There was also a convertible version that was quite popular at the time. 

The Peugeot 205 GTi was voted one of the best coupes of the 90s in Europe and is now idolized across the continent. 

But what about in Brazil? In Brazil, we only had 3 units, which were imported independently. In any case, the three examples that came here stirred the imagination of many people. 

The Peugeot 205 GTi was equipped with a 1.9-liter engine producing 131 horsepower, giving it an excellent power-to-weight ratio.

The engine was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. With this, it could reach 100 km/h in just over 7.8 seconds and achieve a top speed of 206 km/h. 

Here we have another example of a 1990s coupe that isn't exactly what we'd call rare. Many units were sold here, making the model easy to find. 

With its somewhat sporty lines, the MX-3 was quite attractive. The model arrived with a 1.6 16V engine producing 88 horsepower, which wasn't great. Later, the configuration became better. 

The most powerful MX-3 had a 1.8 16V engine under the hood, producing 130 horsepower. With a 5-speed manual transmission, the car reached 100 km/h in just over 8 seconds and had a top speed of 203 km/h. 

In the mid-1990s, General Motors brought the Chevrolet Tigra (also known as the Opel Tigra) directly from Europe. 

Imported directly from Zaragoza in Spain, the brand decided to bring only 2,652 units of the Tigra here. 

THE model It attracted attention for its sporty lines. Its size gave it a short wheelbase, which made it rather nimble in terms of cornering behavior. 

Under the hood, the coupe contained a 1.6-liter engine with 110 horsepower. With a manual transmission, the model reached 100 km/h in just under 10 seconds and had a top speed of 203 km/h. 

The sports car sector is very popular. In 2019 alone, Brazilians... They spent more than R$ 500 million. This category includes sports cars, as well as new and classic models. 

Purists prefer older models, such as the coupes from the 90s or even models launched in the first decade of the 2000s, due to a number of factors such as manual transmission and the absence of electronic components. 

Regardless of preference, it's important to keep in mind and respect that sports cars from the 90s were truly successful and are a landmark in the Brazilian and global automotive markets. 

And now we want your opinion: Of all the 90s coupe models we showed in today's article, which is your favorite? Leave a comment telling us why you chose it! 

And since we're talking about sports cars, how about checking out some models that are inexpensive and cost little? They are literally considered opportunities for you to own a sports car. 

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