7 Mid-Engine Cars for EVERYONE
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- Putting an engine in between the axles makes for a better weight distribution and improved driving dynamics. It’s a trick we usually see on expensive exotics like the Ferrari, Mclaren, Lamborghini, and others; You know the sort.
But having an engine in the middle isn’t just for the 1%-ers, no no no, there are many more for us dirty peasant too.
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Pontiac fiero
Here's a subject for ya.
Muscle Cars. But with a twist.... Down Under.
The Aussie Muscle Cars. Ford, Holden, Chrysler, British Leyland(Yes true) Bolwel ect
Ugly German cars, that would be interasting.
Ugliest Lambos
TopCars TV you pronounced Porsche wrong
It’s pronounced Por-scha
the 3 car at the end:
-Fiat X1/9
-Pontiac Fiero
-OpelGT
Nice video!
Opel GT is front engine, however the Opel Speedster (Vauxhall VX220) is mid.
The fierro is so cool! It spits flames........sadly not out of the exhaust
Related to the FIAT X1\9 there is also the Lancia Montecarlo (named Scorpion on the USA market, it started life as "Project X1/20").
Somewhat bigger engines than the X1/9, both are derived from the FIAT 128 platform turned 180 degrees.
@@nightmare-hl9ue yikesss
@@ls2443 its front mid like the MX5. The engine is actually very far backwards into the engine bay, the timing chain is under the windshield.
What about the early porsche boxsters. Mid engine, six cylinder rear wheel drive convertible for super cheap.
I think they consider the cars' $ when new.
They are rear engined not mid
@@bruhnt5063 you're talking about the Porsche 911. Porsche Boxters and Caymans are mid engine
I was thinking exactly the same thing.
Also junk lol
Toyota needs to bring back the MR2 and likewise Honda with the S2000.
Mr-S. Touge Legend.
I drive a slightly modified MRS (2001), at a squint it looks like a poor-man Boxter, but I would love to have the experience of driving the 1st gen of MR2... My childhood dream car
@@zahemi914 I'd say they almost looks like a Carrera GT with down syndrome lol
Emissions says no to the s2000.
and make them cheap not 50k 100k dollars the mr2 i want one
You could've put the first gen Toyota Previa.
Mid-engine, supercharged, all wheel drive 🤣
WayNe WynNx and room from the whole family
With an optional manual too?! Can I have this car?
@@soupnintendoentertainment5000 unfortunately only auto no manual for the supercharged model probably, but still cool
Great video!
Yours too 😉
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Who was that handsome bald man tho?
@@KennedyAbubakar ?
For a second I thought that 1:10 was real but then I saw the Forza Motorsport logo on the far right.
I love the C8, but I can't say I'm a giant fan of the looks, although I'm sure a lot of other people are. It's not an ugly car, it's just not my style. HOWEVER I have an idea for GM: Obviously the C8 is a bit Ferrari-ish in it's styling. I don't think they borrowed from Ferrari, but taking a C7, looks-wise, and making it rear-mid engine just happens to look like a Ferrari. I personally think Ferraris aren't that good looking. I think Lamborghinis are AMAZING looking. So here's my idea: make a Cadillac version of the C8 with the blackwing engine. The more angular caddie styling would make it look more like a Lamborghini and that would blow my mind and I'd buy like 3 and my wife and kids would leave me.
Aye man, just had to put your opinion. The essay isn’t due till next week.
Lol... Car life Matters!!! 🤣😂🤣
I see we think different C8 and Ferrari for me best looking performance cars (I don’t consider the 911 one despite its power and 0-100kmh time) and I think Lambo is overboard in its design for me however (if you give me a black one I will take it in a heartbeat)
@@paulvicks1336 the people who support it are tho 🙉🙈🙊
@@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760 The 911 is, at its core, a performance car. Always was. In fact, it’s one of the fastest cars you can get without exceeding $200,000. The base 911 might not be too quick, but the 911 Turbo is quicker than just about anything. Since it’s debut in 1963, the 911 is and always was a performance car of its time. I’m not saying the C8 and Ferrari aren’t good performance cars. I’m just pointing out that saying the 911 isn’t a sports car is like saying Eddie Van Halen was the best drummer on earth.
At the end:
X1/9
Fiero
Opel GT
Ive been subbed for a while, I love how u review these cars in a funny way :)
You’re torturing me with the Mr2. I miss mine 😭
I know how it feels mate
Suzuki Cappuccino: Am I a joke to you?
And practically all base-model Lotuses...
isnt it Front engine? just by looking at the front
You mean AZ1
@@AprielPhaskah it's front-mid but that counts as one right?
@@Mladjasmilic no just a cappuccino
Imagine
A kseries swapped
600hp s660
LS swapped S660
@@pmygoddamn How does that engine fit in here?
A s660 whith a sport bike engine would work and would be neat 🔥
660hp would be nice
660hp
Fiat X1/9 by Bertoné, Pontiac Fiero GT and Opel GT are the last 3
I was expecting to see the ultimate mid engine car.
Lotus
I own a Lotus Type 116 (Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220)
This is the GM car that agreeably saved Lotus. It's both faster/ more powerful than the Elise at the time and base models of today.
I though about Lotus but figured it was too expensive to be considered for the masses.
Sure, it costs less than C8, but C8 is a supercar, and Lotus is a track toy.
@@TopCarsTV I got my Type 116.
A Japanese spec Opel Speedster for $27,000NZ ($17,000 US) it's 1 of only 2 Opel Speedster and 9 Vauxhall VX220'S in New Zealand.
There's a turbo one for sale here at moment.
200hp in 850kg car built buy Lotus using the same chassis as Elise and Exige.
@@TopCarsTV I daily mine.
Autozam AZ-1 is another one worthy of the list, imo
Had a second generation MR2 that we spent six and a half years going through by the time we were done it put out 425 for and it was fun watching Ferrari owners go what's in that
thank you for this content you made my day!
I love the top gear references. He should do a top 10 top gear/grand tour episodes
pls continiue with this content it's lighten up my day also i am a big fan🤩
Toyota Hiace and TownAce. Front mid engined reliable work vans for the masses.
Great video as always keep it up
Almost 30k subs , good job man i love your videos ❤
You know what Del Boy says: this time next year... 😎
The MG MGF design reminds me of Suzuki Cappuccino
Big Car with TopCarsTV is a great crossover.
Nice video love your vids!
Congrats on 100k subs!
3:08 " something more reliable" ty for pulling your punch
New here and love your channel so far
1:50 OMG I didn't expect this
You completely forgot the Honda Beat and Autozam AZ-1! Both very affordable, fun and now available in the US! 🚗💨
I didn't forget. I just chose to mention S660 instead 😉
TopCars TV which is good but you can’t buy a new Honda 660 in the US. 😉
What caught my eye was Phil Dunphey giving you a thumbs up at the end. I wish Modern Family was continued in 2020. RIP good times.
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Recording a voiceover for the next one today.
Sorry it took so long for this one. Doing a collaboration took more time than usual
And I own 2 of them--a 1986 Toyota MR2 and a 2019 Mazda MX-5, both manual.
Man Congratulations for 25 K.!!!
Continue like that and we will see you one day at the 100K.
Also do a car and face reveal
Thanks! There's my face at Patreon if you really need to see it 😀
i love the corvett design and lines
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I just subscribed. Nice video
The C8 is considerably more expensive in other countires. In Britain it costs more than double the U.S price. And in Denmark it's even worse.
I own a countach qv5000 but my favorite car I've ever owned is my 1996 MR2 with a Camry V6 and 6 speed swap.
This channel is underrated
Totally agree with 1st place that car i amazing
I dont agree with all of your opinions but I like the way you explain them
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SW20 is one of my favorite cars, but honorable mentions are Opel Speedster (or Lotus if you can afford it), or for incredibly cheap, Smart Roadster (though the gearbox is trash). However, the new Twingo is based on the Smart and that's pretty cool
O yeah. Twingo has an engine in the back now. Still, it wasn't all that roomy inside. Back seat felt incredibly cramped.
Smart Roadster is also a good choice.
Opel/Vauxhal/Lotus can be a bit too expensive to be considered for the masses
@@TopCarsTV Yeah but after all you've put the S660, which is apparently 18500$ (in Japan MSRP), and a Speedster will be around this pricerange for a not busted one
@@HipsterNgarimanThe S660 also has low insurance and running costs. I was taking into account only price when new. 914 is quite expensive now.
I like the Speedster. I like even more the GT. But those were always priced out of the reach for most.
Not that C8 is cheap, but considering what you get, it's a bargain.
This topic can be interpreted in many ways and with many price brackets. There are also many great cars to choose from, but I drew the line with these.
Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster another mid engine car built on Lotus Elise platform, and front mid engine car Opel GT 2.0 Turbo/ Pontiac Solstice/ Saturn Sky, Lancia Beta Montecarlo is also reasonable priced mid engine car.
Poor mans mid engine cars before the 914 were the Matra Djet 1962-1968... and the.. Heinkel Kabine from 1956....the super sports car with incredible 9.1 hp!!!
8:55 it has a Mix between Lamborghini and Corvette styling, I like it
The Corvette it's..... AMAZING! it's beautiful 😻❤️
What's up fellow 9gager, didn't expect such level of editing and quality ngl, keep it up mate.
Oh hey. Thanks 👍
Ps. I'm surprised you didn't call the OP geh 😄
@@TopCarsTV well others already do, so i don't have to, plus i like cars, so you ain't geh.
What about the opel speedster? Awesome car for the price
Yeah thats an amazing one!
Incredible light, but not so cheap (price like Elise, Boxter, S2000).
Fiat x19, Pontiac fiero, and opel gt. The car of choice for agent 86, Maxwell Smart.
C8 Corvette one of my dream car 😎
Such an underrated and undersubscribed channel...
I thought I was the only one who called the MR2 "Mr. 2", so I lost it when you called it that 🤣
having owned a 74 914-4, it was a blast with that 82hp. greatly regret selling it..
How about the 124 spider? Sure it’s a fiat but it uses mostly Miata parts so it’s a combination of Japanese reliability and italian design
MX5 with turbo engine ;-)
Eee I love the s660 it's so cute ❤
Also the MR2 GTS
I think you should put a video on the legacy of legendary cars like the RX7 or Miata etc.
Toyota Previa. In the 90's it was mid-engine and supercharged. And AWD. It's also a minivan.
The c8 vette will go down in price incredably as soon as the production ends
You underestimate the Corvette CRAZY
That is NOT happening for minimally 8 years.
I wish bro, 8 months in and see no light at the on the tunnel.
@@rokk144 yea because its production started less than a year ago
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You could have mentioned lotus esprit, elise, exige, honda nsx, although quite expensive does fit into the list
Thi channel is worth 1 million subs dude
You forgot the other two sport kei car of mid-engine like Honda Beat and Autozam AZ-1/Suzuki Cami
Opel Speedster is a good shout
Whoa I didn't knew about the c8 vette
You didn't even mention the ubiquitous Renault 4 from the 1960's and 70's. With the engine behind the fwd gearbox, it was the coolest looking mid-engine car ever. And cheap.
I own a c8 corvette and it's super fast IL Ike the design of mind good vid by the eay
i love the c8.
Fiat x1/9 is a great looking car and one I hope town at own point. It's not fast but it's great fun. I had the bertone concept as a matchbox as a kid.
Luv and Peace.
I had an 81 X1/9 with the fuel injected 1500, which is more reliable than the earlier version. Having a good mechanic who knew those cars also helped. I had to give it up when I moved to the city and couldn't stand the stress of watching the needle on the temp gauge creep upward when stopped in traffic.
I love your vids
Thanks Leo!
No problem
silver 914 looks so good
i think u deserve more
The Mitsubishi I was all filmed in Chicago. I know because I live here. Recognized Lake Shore Drive right away and Upper Wacker
Top 7 fast but good looking cars
7. Genty Akylone (It looks like a boy)
6. Koenigsegg Jesko (Sleek AF)
5. Pininfarina Battista
(Italian designers skill hand)
The rest is your opinion
Lamborghini Sián FKP-37
Chiron 300+
Venom F5
The first poor man mid engine supercar was the De Tomaso Pantera from 1970.
A match for any Lambo and Ferrari but 3/4 times cheaper!
Regards
Pantera - great looking car and almost any mechanic in the country could work on the Ford 351 engine, however they were not exactly cheap at the time. Now, one in nice condition will run you upwards of $100K.
japan: mitsubishi i
russia: mitsubishi we
Lol
I want a kei sports car so badly 😂 Honda s660 looks like such a blast they need to bring these to the U.S. immediately
Just import one
Wow you made a new video
I love number 2 car
I am very biased, I am a 87gt owner. Pontiac sold more than Toyota mr2 and the motor trend video proves it. I love my car.
What about the smart roadster?
Japan has all these small, lightweight, and affordable sports cars because cars are taxed depending on their dimensions. Being an affordable car in Japan doesn't just mean being cheap to buy, it also means being as small as legally possible. That's how you get fast kei cars.
FIAT X1/9 Bertone, 170k cars produced and solded !
X1/9 was a nightmare to own.
The corvette is stunning
i found a mgf yesterday on the road
best cars of every decade
I love stype more than the other guy
Ahja genau ah yes exactly
Fun fact, my uncle has a Fiat 1/9x.
Just mentioned, because one of the 3 cars that didn't make it to the list, was a Fiat 1/9x.
Do a topic on coolest car comebacks.example,Ford GT
That's an interesting topic. Goes on my to-do list for sure.
Thanks!
Thanks for you too making great videos
Smart Roadster
The aud r8 can do 0-60 in 2.9 sec with launch control
Now make it rwd add a wing and everything else for a racecar and you will end up with an 585 hp and 1.225 kg then lower the weight to 1.090kg and tune the car to 692 hp but some soft tyers on it and race it on fuji speedway
Fiat X1/9 waa the best cheap sportscar ever. I've had them all, and exotics.
An X1/9 with more power and great tires is an absolute world beater.
I miss my X1/9s and Scorpion.
Hey stype did you herd GM is working on c8 zr1 as prototype