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Car And Driver Ten BestCar and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these restrictions: - The vehicle must be on sale by January
- It must be priced below 2.5 times the average car price for that year
- The manufacturer must provide an example for testing
- Only substantially changed vehicles and the past year's 10 best winners are nominated
The magazine sometimes selects a specific trim and other times a whole family of vehicles. See also: Car of the Year Top Ten Marques From 1983 through 2005, the following marques were represented on the list the most times, including both the car and truck lists. Top Manufacturers Further breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 23 years. Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for DaimlerChrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were not "fixed"; rather, they are left as-is, skewing the totals. | anufacturer | Number of wins | Included marques | | ||Honda||66||Honda and Acura | | ||Ford||52||Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Lincoln and Merkur | | ||DaimlerChrysler||45||Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Mitsubishi, Eagle, Mercedes-Benz, AMC, and Jeep | | ||General Motors||32||Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saab, Subaru, and Cadillac | | ||BMW||21 | | ||Toyota||19||Toyota and Lexus | | ||Renault||18||Nissan, Infiniti, and Renault | | ||Volkswagen||18||Audi and Volkswagen | | ||Porsche||10 | Top Ten Models From 1983 through 2005, the following individual models were represented on the list the most times: Note: The Acura RSX and Acura Integra are similar models. The RSX's 2002 and 2003 wins would bring it into 5th place if their numbers were combined. 2005 Ten Best Cars Price cap: $70,000 Five Best Trucks 2004 Ten Best Cars Price cap: $69,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-TSX" title="Acura TSX">Acura TSX | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-S4" title="Audi S4">Audi S4 Quattro | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Focus" title="Ford Focus">Ford Focus | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-S2000" title="Honda S2000">Honda S2000 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Infiniti-G35" title="Infiniti G35">Infiniti G35 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-8" title="Mazda RX-8">Mazda RX-8 | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Prius" title="Toyota Prius">Toyota Prius | 1 | Five Best Trucks 2003 Ten Best Cars Price cap: $66,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-RSX" title="Acura RSX">Acura RSX | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Focus" title="Ford Focus">Ford Focus | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Infiniti-G35" title="Infiniti G35">Infiniti G35 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Mazda6" title="Mazda Mazda6">Mazda Mazda6 s | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-350Z" title="Nissan 350Z">Nissan 350Z | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Subaru-Impreza-WRX" title="Subaru Impreza WRX">Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 | Five Best Trucks 2002 Top-selling cars: - Ford F-Series
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Toyota Camry
Ten Best Cars Price cap: $66,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-RSX" title="Acura RSX">Acura RSX | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A4" title="Audi A4">Audi A4 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Focus" title="Ford Focus">Ford Focus | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-S2000" title="Honda S2000">Honda S2000 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Subaru-Impreza-WRX" title="Subaru Impreza WRX">Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 | Five Best Trucks 2001 For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "Five Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories. Top-selling vehicles: - Ford F-Series
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Ford Explorer
Ten Best Cars Price cap: $62,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A6" title="Audi A6">Audi A6 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-TT" title="Audi TT">Audi TT | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-PT-Cruiser" title="Chrysler PT Cruiser">Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Focus" title="Ford Focus">Ford Focus | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-S2000" title="Honda S2000">Honda S2000 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | Five Best Trucks 2000 Price cap: $61,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A6" title="Audi A6">Audi A6 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-TT" title="Audi TT">Audi TT | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-300M" title="Chrysler 300M">Chrysler 300M | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Focus" title="Ford Focus">Ford Focus | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-S2000" title="Honda S2000">Honda S2000 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-GS" title="Lexus GS">Lexus GS | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | Top speed recorded: Ferrari 360 Modena, 173 mph Top-selling cars: - Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
1999 Price cap: $59,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-Z3" title="BMW Z3">BMW Z3 M Coupe/M Roadster | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-300M" title="Chrysler 300M">Chrysler 300M | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Intrepid" title="Dodge Intrepid">Dodge Intrepid | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-GS" title="Lexus GS">Lexus GS | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | Top-selling cars: - Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
1998 Price cap: $55,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A4" title="Audi A4">Audi A4 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Intrepid" title="Dodge Intrepid">Dodge Intrepid | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-GS" title="Lexus GS">Lexus GS | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-Boxster" title="Porsche Boxster">Porsche Boxster | 6 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari F50, 194 mph Top-selling cars: - Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
1997 Price cap: $54,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A4" title="Audi A4">Audi A4 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-5-Series" title="BMW 5-Series">BMW 5-Series | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Cirrus" title="Chrysler Cirrus">Chrysler Cirrus | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Town-and-Country" title="Chrysler Town and Country">Chrysler Town and Country | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Caravan" title="Dodge Caravan">Dodge Caravan | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Stratus" title="Dodge Stratus">Dodge Stratus | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Contour" title="Ford Contour">Ford Contour | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude SH | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercedes-Benz-SLK-Class" title="Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class">Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Mystique" title="Mercury Mystique">Mercury Mystique | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Breeze" title="Plymouth Breeze">Plymouth Breeze | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Voyager" title="Plymouth Voyager">Plymouth Voyager | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Camry" title="Toyota Camry">Toyota Camry V6 | 3 | Fastest car tested: Dodge Viper GTS, 177 mph Top-selling cars: - Toyota Camry
- Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
1996 Price cap: $48,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-A4" title="Audi A4">Audi A4 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Cirrus" title="Chrysler Cirrus">Chrysler Cirrus | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Town-and-Country" title="Chrysler Town and Country">Chrysler Town and Country | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Caravan" title="Dodge Caravan">Dodge Caravan | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Stratus" title="Dodge Stratus">Dodge Stratus | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Contour" title="Ford Contour">Ford Contour | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Mystique" title="Mercury Mystique">Mercury Mystique | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Maxima" title="Nissan Maxima">Nissan Maxima SE | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Voyager" title="Plymouth Voyager">Plymouth Voyager | 3 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari F355, 179 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Taurus
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
1995 Price cap: $46,000. | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra GS-R | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Cirrus" title="Chrysler Cirrus">Chrysler Cirrus LXi | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Contour" title="Ford Contour">Ford Contour | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-SC" title="Lexus SC">Lexus SC | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-7" title="Mazda RX-7">Mazda RX-7 | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Mystique" title="Mercury Mystique">Mercury Mystique | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Maxima" title="Nissan Maxima">Nissan Maxima SE | 3 | Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo VT, 185 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Taurus
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
1994 Institution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000. | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra GS-R | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 325i/325is | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Concorde" title="Chrysler Concorde">Chrysler Concorde | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Intrepid" title="Dodge Intrepid">Dodge Intrepid | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Eagle-Vision" title="Eagle Vision">Eagle Vision | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Probe" title="Ford Probe">Ford Probe GT | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord EX | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-SC" title="Lexus SC">Lexus SC | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-7" title="Mazda RX-7">Mazda RX-7 | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Sentra" title="Nissan Sentra">Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 | Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 179 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Taurus
- Honda Accord
- Ford Escort
1993 Price cap: $40,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 325i | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chrysler-Concorde" title="Chrysler Concorde">Chrysler Concorde | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Intrepid" title="Dodge Intrepid">Dodge Intrepid | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Probe" title="Ford Probe">Ford Probe GT | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude Si VTEC | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee" title="Jeep Grand Cherokee">Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-SC" title="Lexus SC">Lexus SC | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-7" title="Mazda RX-7">Mazda RX-7 | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Sentra" title="Nissan Sentra">Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Camry" title="Toyota Camry">Toyota Camry Sedans | 3 | Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Taurus
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
1992 Price cap: $40,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/BMW-3-Series" title="BMW 3-Series">BMW 3-Series 325i | 13 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Cadillac-Seville" title="Cadillac Seville">Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Eagle-Talon" title="Eagle Talon">Eagle Talon AWD Turbo | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus SHO | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude Si | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-SC" title="Lexus SC">Lexus SC SC400 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mitsubishi-Eclipse" title="Mitsubishi Eclipse">Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Sentra" title="Nissan Sentra">Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Laser" title="Plymouth Laser">Plymouth Laser AWD Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Camry" title="Toyota Camry">Toyota Camry V6 | 3 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari F40, 197 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Taurus
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
1991 New rule: No more than two places per marque. Price cap: $35,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Eagle-Talon" title="Eagle Talon">Eagle Talon Turbo | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-MPV" title="Mazda MPV">Mazda MPV V6 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Sable" title="Mercury Sable">Mercury Sable | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Tracer" title="Mercury Tracer">Mercury Tracer LTS | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mitsubishi-Eclipse" title="Mitsubishi Eclipse">Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Sentra" title="Nissan Sentra">Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Laser" title="Plymouth Laser">Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Previa" title="Toyota Previa">Toyota Previa | 1 | Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 176 mph Top-selling cars: - Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
- Toyota Camry
1990 Eliminated half domestic/half import rule as impractical. Price cap: $35,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Legend" title="Acura Legend">Acura Legend Coupe | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Eagle-Talon" title="Eagle Talon">Eagle Talon Turbo | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lexus-LS" title="Lexus LS">Lexus LS | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-Miata" title="Mazda Miata">Mazda Miata | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-MPV" title="Mazda MPV">Mazda MPV | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Sable" title="Mercury Sable">Mercury Sable | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mitsubishi-Eclipse" title="Mitsubishi Eclipse">Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-300ZX" title="Nissan 300ZX">Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Nissan-Maxima" title="Nissan Maxima">Nissan Maxima SE | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Laser" title="Plymouth Laser">Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 | Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 175 mph Top-selling cars: - Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
- Chevrolet Cavalier
1989 Imports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture. Price cap: $35,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Legend" title="Acura Legend">Acura Legend Coupe | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Colt" title="Dodge Colt">Dodge Colt Turbo | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Probe" title="Ford Probe">Ford Probe GT | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lincoln-Continental" title="Lincoln Continental">Lincoln Continental | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mitsubishi-Eclipse" title="Mitsubishi Eclipse">Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mitsubishi-Mirage" title="Mitsubishi Mirage">Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Laser" title="Plymouth Laser">Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Saab-9000" title="Saab 9000">Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 | Fastest car tested: 750iL V12, 158 mph Top-selling cars: - Honda Accord
- Ford Taurus
- Ford Escort
1988 Price cap: $35,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Legend" title="Acura Legend">Acura Legend Coupe | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-5000" title="Audi 5000">Audi 5000 | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Mustang" title="Ford Mustang">Ford Mustang 5 | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-CRX" title="Honda CRX">Honda CRX | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Saab-9000" title="Saab 9000">Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Escort
- Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta
- Ford Taurus
1987 Price cap: $30,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Acura-Integra" title="Acura Integra">Acura Integra | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-5000" title="Audi 5000">Audi 5000 CS Turbo | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Mustang" title="Ford Mustang">Ford Mustang GT | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-7" title="Mazda RX-7">Mazda RX-7 Turbo | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Pontiac-Bonneville" title="Pontiac Bonneville">Pontiac Bonneville SE | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Saab-9000" title="Saab 9000">Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-MR2" title="Toyota MR2">Toyota MR2 | 2 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph Top-selling cars: - Ford Escort
- Ford Taurus
- Chevrolet Cavalier
1986 Price cap: $30,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-5000" title="Audi 5000">Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Taurus" title="Ford Taurus">Ford Taurus | 7 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Lincoln-Mark-VII" title="Lincoln Mark VII">Lincoln Mark VII LSC | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercury-Sable" title="Mercury Sable">Mercury Sable | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-944" title="Porsche 944">Porsche 944 Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Saab-9000" title="Saab 9000">Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-MR2" title="Toyota MR2">Toyota MR2 | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Volkswagen-GTI" title="Volkswagen GTI">Volkswagen GTI | 3 | Fastest car tested: Porsche 944 Turbo, 157 mph Top-selling cars: - Chevrolet Celebrity
- Ford Escort
- Chevrolet Cavalier
1985 Price cap: $30,000 | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-5000" title="Audi 5000">Audi 5000 S/Turbo | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Camaro" title="Chevrolet Camaro">Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Corvette" title="Chevrolet Corvette">Chevrolet Corvette | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Caravan" title="Dodge Caravan">Dodge Caravan | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Civic" title="Honda Civic">Honda Civic | 6 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-CRX" title="Honda CRX">Honda CRX | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Merkur-XR4Ti" title="Merkur XR4Ti">Merkur XR4Ti | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Plymouth-Voyager" title="Plymouth Voyager">Plymouth Voyager | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Pontiac-6000" title="Pontiac 6000">Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-944" title="Porsche 944">Porsche 944 | 4 | Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mph Top-selling cars: - Chevrolet Cavalier
- Ford Escort
- Chevrolet Celebrity
1984 Instituted the price cap at $30,000. | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/Audi-5000" title="Audi 5000">Audi 5000 S/Turbo | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Dodge-Daytona" title="Dodge Daytona">Dodge Daytona Turbo | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Prelude" title="Honda Prelude">Honda Prelude | 10 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-626" title="Mazda 626">Mazda 626 | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Pontiac-6000" title="Pontiac 6000">Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Pontiac-Fiero" title="Pontiac Fiero">Pontiac Fiero 2M4 | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-944" title="Porsche 944">Porsche 944 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Supra" title="Toyota Supra">Toyota Celica Supra | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Volkswagen-GTI" title="Volkswagen GTI">Volkswagen GTI Rabbit | 3 | Fastest car tested: Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph Top-selling cars: - Chevrolet Cavalier
- Ford Escort
- Ford LTD
1983 For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked five domestic and five import cars. | imes on List | | a href="/encyclopedia/AMC-Alliance" title="AMC Alliance">AMC Alliance | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Chevrolet-Caprice" title="Chevrolet Caprice">Chevrolet Caprice Classic | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Ford-Mustang" title="Ford Mustang">Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Honda-Accord" title="Honda Accord">Honda Accord | 18 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mazda-RX-7" title="Mazda RX-7">Mazda RX-7 | 5 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Mercedes-Benz-380SEL" title="Mercedes-Benz 380SEL">Mercedes-Benz 380SEL | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Pontiac-6000" title="Pontiac 6000">Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Porsche-944" title="Porsche 944">Porsche 944 | 4 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Renault-Alliance" title="Renault Alliance">Renault Alliance | 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Toyota-Supra" title="Toyota Supra">Toyota Celica Supra | 2 | | a href="/encyclopedia/Volkswagen-GTI" title="Volkswagen GTI">Volkswagen GTI Rabbit | 3 | Fastest car tested: Jaguar XJ-S HE, 142 mph Top-selling cars: - Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- Ford Escort
- Ford LTD
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