Best Mid Engine Cars of All Time
1. Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Ferrari from 1987 to 1992. It was the last car to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death in 1988. The F40 was designed to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary and was powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produced 478 horsepower. The F40 was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and had a top speed of 201 mph.
2. McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 was a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by McLaren Automotive from 1992 to 1998. It was designed by Gordon Murray and was powered by a 6.1-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that produced 627 horsepower. The F1 was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and had a top speed of 243 mph. The F1 was the world’s fastest production car for over a decade.
3. Lamborghini Countach
The Lamborghini Countach was a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Lamborghini from 1974 to 1990. It was designed by Marcello Gandini and was powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that produced 375 horsepower. The Countach was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and had a top speed of 186 mph. The Countach is one of the most iconic sports cars of all time.
4. Lotus Esprit
The Lotus Esprit was a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Lotus Cars from 1976 to 2004. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four engine that produced 160 horsepower. The Esprit was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and had a top speed of 138 mph. The Esprit was a popular choice for James Bond in the 1970s and 1980s.
5. Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Porsche since 1963. It is one of the most popular sports cars in the world and has been produced in a variety of body styles, including coupe, convertible, targa, and speedster. The 911 is powered by a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine that produces 385 horsepower. The 911 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph.
6. Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Chevrolet since 1953. It is one of the most popular sports cars in the United States and has been produced in a variety of body styles, including coupe, convertible, and targa. The Corvette is powered by a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 460 horsepower. The Corvette is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 194 mph.
7. Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive sports car produced by Audi since 2006. It is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and is powered by a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine that produces 570 horsepower. The R8 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph.
