A step back in time to..

Only the Honda Accord and Porsche 944 remained of the original 10 Best group selected in 1983. The most significant newcomer was the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable combo that defined a new paradigm for styling and performance for mainstream American sedans. The new Porsche 944 Turbo achieved a lofty 157 mph as the year's fastest car.

Car and Driver's 10 Best:

Audi 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable
Honda Accord
Honda Prelude
Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Porsche 944/Turbo
Toyota MR2
Saab 9000 Turbo
Volkswagen GTI