Cars Tagged - 1996
![1996 Audi S8 wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Audi-S8-003.jpg)
1996 Audi S8
6The first generation of the Audi A8 got the S badge treatment in 1996 to continue the naming convention of other S models.
![1996 BMW Z3 Roadster wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-BMW-Z3-Roadster-002.jpg)
1996 BMW Z3 Roadster
3The 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 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Chevrolet-Corvette-Grand-Sport-001.jpg)
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
6Chevrolet released the Grand Sport (GS) version in 1996 to mark the end of production of the C4 Corvette.
![1996 Dodge Viper RT10 Roadster wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Dodge-Viper-RT-10-Roadster-005.jpg)
1996 Dodge Viper RT10 Roadster
3Second generation Viper models increased engine power, improved suspension, and reduced braking distances.
![1996 Jaguar XK8 Coupe wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Jaguar-XK8-Coupe-002.jpg)
1996 Jaguar XK8 Coupe
3When the XK8 was introduced in 1996, it set new standards in the luxury sports car market.
![1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Lamborghini-Diablo-SV-001.jpg)
1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV
3Featured a power bump over the Diablo VT with the removal of the all-wheel drive system reverting to a rear-wheel drive setup.
![1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Lamborghini-Diablo-Roadster-001.jpg)
1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
3Lamborghini had presented an open-topped concept version of the VT (Viscous Traction) at the 1992 Geneva Auto Show.
![1996 Lotus Elise wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Lotus-Elise-001.jpg)
1996 Lotus Elise
3The design philosophy of Lotus is “Performance through light weight”, a philosophy first adopted by the founder of Lotus, Colin Chapman.
![1996 McLaren F1 LM wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-McLaren-F1-LM-010.jpg)
1996 McLaren F1 LM
12Only 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 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Mitsubishi-Lancer-GSR-Evolution-IV-001.jpg)
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV
3The Lancer platform was completely changed in 1996, and along with it, the Evolution.
![1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Nissan-Skyline-GT-R-V-spec-005.jpg)
1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec
7A Nissan GT-R is always special, but a V-spec model is that little bit extra special.
![1996 Nissan Stagea wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Nissan-Stagea-002.jpg)
1996 Nissan Stagea
6The 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 Pontiac Firebird Formula wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-002.jpg)
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula
3From 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 Porsche Boxster wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Porsche-Boxster-001.jpg)
1996 Porsche Boxster
9Grant Larson’s design, inspired by the 356 Cabriolet, Speedster, and 550 Spyder, stimulated a commercial turnaround for Porsche.
![1996 Toyota Celica GT wallpaper thumbnail.](https://www.wsupercars.com/wp-content/uploads/1996-Toyota-Celica-GT-003.jpg)
1996 Toyota Celica GT
3The 1996 Celica for export market received the same front restyling as the Japanese models, although the tail lights were untouched.