Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

The Pontiac Fiero was the first mass produced mid-engine car in America. In theory, it should have been a great success story. So, why did it fail?

Ever since Toyota stopped building mid-engine cars in 2007, when the third-generation MR2 went out of production, the question on everyone’s lips has been when would we see a successor. After some ...

Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

If you are shopping for a new car or motorcycle today, you will encounter several different types of internal combustion engines alongside the growing number of electric vehicles. One of the most ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

The unique demands of car racing have spurred various developments in automobile manufacturing. Whether in Formula 1, Le Mans, or on the street, people love a car with plenty of speed and performance.

Since its inception, the 911, Porsche's most iconic road car, has been powered by rear-mounted engines. However, throughout its history, Porsche has developed several epic mid-engine street cars.

Before the inline-four became the go-to default engine and the V6 was compact enough to fit into small engine bays, the four-wheeled automotive world saw the V4 as a brilliant compromise. It was ...