You would think that after 140 years of producing automobiles, the industry would have settled on a basic layout. After all, bicycles don't have heaps of alternative ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...

The world's first rear mid-engine production road car was driven by the first man in space.

When I first slid behind the wheel of my ZZW30 Toyota MR2, the way the car balanced corner to corner was astonishing. Every input into the steering wheel felt direct and alive. That moment taught me ...

Apart from the Le Mans-winning GT40, the rally-bred RS200, and the two famous iterations of the GT, Ford has built several interesting mid-engine prototypes throughout its history. Follow us: Placing ...