5. Mitsubishi Starion
The Mitsubishi Starion was a rear-wheel-drive turbocharged coupe renowned for its agility and distinctive styling. (en.wikipedia.org) Produced from 1982 to 1989, it was marketed in North America as the Dodge and Plymouth Conquest. (motortrend.com) Despite its performance and appeal, the Starion was discontinued in 1989, leaving a legacy that influenced later Japanese sports cars. (motortrend.com)