14: 1996 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster was released in 1996 to much fanfare and praise. The mid-engined design was a new concept for a sports car in this class. Leno reminisced about observing the original concept at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show and falling in love with it. The Boxster is by far one of the most unique Porsche models to come out (via Top Gear).
Production of the Boxster was above 400,000 for the original model, an impressive feat. When it came to getting an affordable Porsche, the Boxster was the way to do it. Porsche designed a car that would appeal to a new generation of enthusiasts. In many ways, the Boxster was the first “modern” Porsche model.