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'68 Mustang with 428. Had to unbolt one of the motor mounts just to change plugs on that side.Getting access around the engine is a common problem for mid-engined cars whether they be designed by Toyota, or Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini or Noble (low production British models using Ford V6 power). It becomes especially so if the engine is then mounted transversely. Just not much room left to work in.
The Lamborghini Muira produced 1966-73 even managed to squeeze a 3.9l v12 transversely in a mid-engined layout. I believe it may have been the first with this layout. So blame the Italians not the Brits!
Only way round the problem really is a clamshell rear body as on the race bred Ford GT40. But that doesn't do much for crash protection or having a boot (trunk to USians). Still, can't have everything.
Was the US Pontiac not the Fiero? Mid-engined. So powerful it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding!
And of course the French got in on the act with the Matra-Simca Bagheera and Talbot Matra Murena mid engined 3 seaters. Wasn't there also a US mid-engined sports car with 3 seats abreast?
The Lamborghini Miura was my first fantasy Supercar.Getting access around the engine is a common problem for mid-engined cars whether they be designed by Toyota, or Lotus, Ferrari, Lamborghini or Noble (low production British models using Ford V6 power). It becomes especially so if the engine is then mounted transversely. Just not much room left to work in.
The Lamborghini Muira produced 1966-73 even managed to squeeze a 3.9l v12 transversely in a mid-engined layout. I believe it may have been the first with this layout. So blame the Italians not the Brits!
Only way round the problem really is a clamshell rear body as on the race bred Ford GT40. But that doesn't do much for crash protection or having a boot (trunk to USians). Still, can't have everything.
Was the US Pontiac not the Fiero? Mid-engined. So powerful it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding!
And of course the French got in on the act with the Matra-Simca Bagheera and Talbot Matra Murena mid engined 3 seaters. Wasn't there also a US mid-engined sports car with 3 seats abreast?
Gotta admit, it was my favorite rental.The Chevy version was the last incarnation of the Cavalier.
I used to work with a lady who had one. She loved hers.
That's a new age "feel good" Yankee bashing term.USians". I like! Would it be pronounced "Ooozians"?
Dang it. I feel so dirty now.That's a new age "feel good" Yankee bashing term.
Fiat X1/9 or something like that? A friend had one and it was a joy to listen to when he opened it up.Remember the Fiat Spyder two seater of the late 70's? Typically Italian. Beautiful car, but......."Electricity? What's electricity?"
Fix It Again, Tony
I've always thought that if Toyota would have brought out a two seater rag top Corolla they'd have owned that market forever.
Ah yes, nothing like the sound of a canvas roof being torn open. Jokes aside, it was a good little mid engined car without the price tag.Fiat X1/9 or something like that? A friend had one and it was a joy to listen to when he opened it up.
And would turn to a pile of rust in front of your eyes anywhere other than southern Europe or California.Ah yes, nothing like the sound of a canvas roof being torn open. Jokes aside, it was a good little mid engined car without the price tag.
Aside from Australia, the USA is the only country with a continent in it's name...
No, the Fiat Spyder was less radical looking than the X1/9, like the result of a marriage between a Karhman Gia and a 57 T-bird.Fiat X1/9 or something like that?