: Several iconic holiday and career specials aired, including Celine Dion's " These Are Special Times " and the Soul Train " Soulful Christmas " special.
: This special is legendary for the "King of the World" moment when James Cameron swept the awards for Titanic , which dominated the 1998 Oscars. Specials1998
: 1998 was a landmark year for Nissan, featuring the R34 Skyline GTT and the Cedric Brougham . These "VIP Specials" are prized for their 1990s Japanese luxury and drift potential. : Several iconic holiday and career specials aired,
: The Subaru Impreza 22B STi remains one of the most iconic "specials" from 1998, celebrating Subaru's rally legacy with a widebody design and turbocharged performance. 2. Landmark 1998 TV Specials These "VIP Specials" are prized for their 1990s
The year 1998 was a powerhouse for televised "specials" that defined pop culture for the decade:
: This era saw the rise of the Toyota Altezza (the Japanese market Lexus IS) and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado , often marketed as "4x4 Specials" or "Turbodiesel Specials" due to their rugged 1KZ-TE engines.
In the car enthusiast world, "Specials1998" often refers to high-performance or unique trim levels of Japanese vehicles that became eligible for import to the U.S. and other markets under "classic" or "enthusiast" rules.