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The 1990s was the time America has got many changes in its economy, culture, music, and also a new president. This is when the automotive industry began expanding and creating more efficient vehicles in the form of SUVs, Pickup trucks, Compact vehicles, and more. Here is a list of 10 Pickup trucks and Muscle cars from the 1990s that truly define the style of the decade. This list is sourced from hotcars.com.
1. Dodge Dakota R/T
![Dodge Dakota R/T trucks](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2006_Dodge_Dakota_RT-1024x599.jpg)
With an average annual repair cost of $622, this is the most reliable pickup truck of the 90s. The vehicle has a V8 engine producing a power of 250 hp. The vehicle has quite impressive handling and towing capacity. It comes with a class-leading six-passenger capacity that can be used as a family vehicle or heavy-duty vehicle.
2. Ford Taurus SHO
![Ford Taurus SHO](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/657079.jpg)
This Ford equips a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that is capable of producing a power output of 365 hp and a torque of 350 lb-ft. Paired with a standard six-speed automatic transmission the power is sent to either front wheels or all wheels. This Muscle car can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.2 seconds.
3. Chevrolet 454 SS
![Chevrolet 454 SS Trucks](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9638e08a785e9939718b32ba2ff0a387.jpg)
This vehicle is one of the cheapest tokens for burnout fun. These Pickup trucks came with a 454 cubic inch V-8 that makes a power output of 230 horsepower and a torque of 385 lb-ft. This early 90s truck has a three-speed automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds.
4. GMC Syclone/Typhoon
![GMC Syclone/Typhoon Trucks](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/gmc-typhoon-syclone-sonoma-gt.webp)
The company launched the Syclone as pickup trucks and the Typhoon as an SUV. The turbocharged 4.3-liter V-6 engine produces a power of 280hp at 4400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm for the Syclone which is 10 hp more than the Typhoon. The Syclone can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.6 seconds while the Typhoon takes 5.3-second.
5. Ford Thunderbird S/C
![Ford Thunderbird S/C](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1-1534971706525@2x-1024x576.jpg)
This vehicle gets a supercharged 3.8L V6 engine that is capable of making a power output of 230 horsepower. The engine is coupled to a 4-speed Ford AOD automatic transmission till 1993 and later to a 4-speed Ford AOD 4R70W automatic transmission. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in just under 7 seconds.
6. Ford Lightning SVT
![Ford Lightning SVT Trucks](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ford-to-resurrect-th-4_1920x1080-1024x576.webp)
This truck comes with a 5.4L V8 engine that is capable of making a power output of 360 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. This engine is coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission delivering power to the rear wheels. This vehicle is best known for its performance in the early 90s.
7. Chevrolet Impala SS
![Chevrolet Impala SS](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1996-chevy-impala-ss-bat-auction-73-1024x555-1.jpg)
This vehicle equips a 5.3-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that can deliver a maximum power output of 303 hp and a torque of 323 lb-ft. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just under 7.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of 152 mph.
8. Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
![Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1081277-1024x576.jpg)
Initially launched in 1994 the vehicle is one of the best vehicles of those times. This vehicle equips a 4.9-liter V8 engine that is capable of making a power output of 210 hp. The engine is paired to either a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed Borg-Warner manual transmission making the vehicle accelerate from 0-60mph in just under 5seconds. Unfortunately discontinued in 2002.
9. Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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The fourth-generation Camaro made its debut in 1993. This vehicle initially came with a 3.4 L V6 till 1995 and later increased the capacity to 3.8 L. It has a standard 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission.
10. Ford Mustang GT
![Ford Mustang GT](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/94-98_Ford_Mustang_coupe-1024x574.jpg)
Mustang is something that cannot be kept out of action. The fourth generation of this vehicle came in 1994 till 2004. The GT has a 4.6 L SOHC V8 engine making power of 215 hp and later tuned to 225hp. This engine is coupled to a standard 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic transmission.