The Fiat X1/9 is an Italian two-seater mid-engined sports car designed by Bertone and manufactured by Fiat from 1972–1982 and subsequently by Gruppo Bertone from 1982–1989.
Fiat X1/9
Bertone Runabout concept car
X1/9 interior
1976 Fiat X1/9 (1300 cc)
In automotive engineering, a mid-engine layout describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of the rear-wheel axles, but behind the front axle.
Formula One cars use rear-mid engine rear wheel drive design.
The Lotus Europa S1 was based on a prototype built to compete for Henry Ford II's contract to build a Le Mans race car in the early 1960s.
Underfloor mid-engine in a historical Hanomag truck chassis.
Front mid-engine position / Rear-wheel drive