7 Mid-Engine Cars for EVERYONE

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[@mohammedaljanahi]

Pontiac fiero

[@aussieausdeutschland4245]

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

[@SDZKProductions]

Ugly German cars, that would be interasting.

[@erikons777]

Ugliest Lambos

[@carzhuangx1815]

TopCars TV you pronounced Porsche wrong It’s pronounced Por-scha

[@MrDownRater]

the 3 car at the end: -Fiat X1/9 -Pontiac Fiero -OpelGT Nice video!

[@ls2443]

Opel GT is front engine, however the Opel Speedster (Vauxhall VX220) is mid.

[@nightmare-hl9ue]

The fierro is so cool! It spits flames........sadly not out of the exhaust

[@stone-hand]

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.

[@rafy.h.3108]

@@nightmare-hl9ue yikesss

[@sonofagun1037]

@@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.

[@tylerbaker7761]

What about the early porsche boxsters. Mid engine, six cylinder rear wheel drive convertible for super cheap.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

I think they consider the cars' $ when new.

[@bruhnt5063]

They are rear engined not mid

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

@@bruhnt5063 you're talking about the Porsche 911. Porsche Boxters and Caymans are mid engine

[@DoctorJay184]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@Murica_gaming]

Also junk lol

[@dogcowrph]

Toyota needs to bring back the MR2 and likewise Honda with the S2000.

[@Balaboti]

Mr-S. Touge Legend.

[@zahemi914]

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

[@Murica_gaming]

@@zahemi914 I'd say they almost looks like a Carrera GT with down syndrome lol

[@2010ngojo]

Emissions says no to the s2000.

[@Noooo23523]

and make them cheap not 50k 100k dollars the mr2 i want one

[@ultraguy8771]

You could've put the first gen Toyota Previa.

[@waynewynnx7976]

Mid-engine, supercharged, all wheel drive 🤣

[@noaht2005]

WayNe WynNx and room from the whole family

[@soupnintendoentertainment5000]

With an optional manual too?! Can I have this car?

[@sriharidesai7606]

@@soupnintendoentertainment5000 unfortunately only auto no manual for the supercharged model probably, but still cool

[@johnbearjunkyard]

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.

[@mdawsonh]

Aye man, just had to put your opinion. The essay isn’t due till next week.

[@jrveloria]

Lol... Car life Matters!!! 🤣😂🤣

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

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)

[@CathDamienn1776]

@@paulvicks1336 the people who support it are tho 🙉🙈🙊

[@bunsenn5064]

@@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.

[@BigCar2]

Great video!

[@TopCarsTV]

Yours too 😉

[@KennedyAbubakar]

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[@chubskii]

Who was that handsome bald man tho?

[@ziqrsx]

@@KennedyAbubakar ?

[@smar7931]

For a second I thought that 1:10 was real but then I saw the Forza Motorsport logo on the far right.

[@Lambo.Hobbies]

Ive been subbed for a while, I love how u review these cars in a funny way :)

[@Bigsmoke-so9vo]

At the end: X1/9 Fiero Opel GT

[@died12182011]

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

[@carljohnellacott7299]

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.

[@TopCarsTV]

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.

[@carljohnellacott7299]

@@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.

[@carljohnellacott7299]

@@TopCarsTV I daily mine.

[@adonian]

You’re torturing me with the Mr2. I miss mine 😭

[@masterhybrid16]

I know how it feels mate

[@domi3054]

Suzuki Cappuccino: Am I a joke to you?

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

And practically all base-model Lotuses...

[@AprielPhaskah]

isnt it Front engine? just by looking at the front

[@Mladjasmilic]

You mean AZ1

[@domi3054]

@@AprielPhaskah it's front-mid but that counts as one right?

[@domi3054]

@@Mladjasmilic no just a cappuccino

[@projectdriven4493]

Fiat X1/9 by Bertoné, Pontiac Fiero GT and Opel GT are the last 3

[@tupolev.designs]

japan: mitsubishi i russia: mitsubishi we

[@xY1N]

Lol

[@galexi5music959]

Imagine A kseries swapped 600hp s660

[@pmygoddamn]

LS swapped S660

[@yapod9061]

@@pmygoddamn How does that engine fit in here?

[@yapod9061]

A s660 whith a sport bike engine would work and would be neat 🔥

[@06dpa]

660hp would be nice

[@Shutxk0u]

660hp

[@RageCannon-tf3ob]

Autozam AZ-1 is another one worthy of the list, imo

[@justabigviolin6427]

I love the top gear references. He should do a top 10 top gear/grand tour episodes

[@dl555]

Toyota Hiace and TownAce. Front mid engined reliable work vans for the masses. Great video as always keep it up

[@Mazoox500]

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.

[@haluyolo7568]

The MG MGF design reminds me of Suzuki Cappuccino

[@WildPomStudios]

You completely forgot the Honda Beat and Autozam AZ-1! Both very affordable, fun and now available in the US! 🚗💨

[@TopCarsTV]

I didn't forget. I just chose to mention S660 instead 😉

[@WildPomStudios]

TopCars TV which is good but you can’t buy a new Honda 660 in the US. 😉

[@ristekostadinov2820]

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.

[@Mich_-mu7fz]

Big Car with TopCarsTV is a great crossover.

[@kokodoeseverything14]

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.

[@Mario-ut5gm]

The c8 vette will go down in price incredably as soon as the production ends

[@24daytona26]

You underestimate the Corvette CRAZY

[@DocWolph]

That is NOT happening for minimally 8 years.

[@rokk144]

I wish bro, 8 months in and see no light at the on the tunnel.

[@Mario-ut5gm]

@@rokk144 yea because its production started less than a year ago

[@BombDaBass2000]

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!!!

[@eljodha7022]

1:50 OMG I didn't expect this

[@nats50]

And I own 2 of them--a 1986 Toyota MR2 and a 2019 Mazda MX-5, both manual.

[@x_snowwwy]

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

[@mateuszodrzywoek8658]

Lamborghini Sián FKP-37

[@TopCarsTV]

Chiron 300+

[@lukecona2749]

Venom F5

[@matthewduka7710]

3:08 " something more reliable" ty for pulling your punch

[@deluchxs]

I dont agree with all of your opinions but I like the way you explain them

[@Ferrari246GT]

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.

[@overtymee]

Update on the ZR1, it has a 1064 horse engine

[@mistagzestify1342]

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.

[@miguelgarr576]

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

[@brownro214]

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.

[@roddyjarrar728]

I thought I was the only one who called the MR2 "Mr. 2", so I lost it when you called it that 🤣

[@aussieaudir8lms871]

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

[@HipsterNgariman]

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

[@TopCarsTV]

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

[@HipsterNgariman]

@@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

[@TopCarsTV]

@@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.

[@DocWolph]

REAR Mid-Engine. To say merely "mid-engine" is lazy and inaccurate. The Corvette (until C8), The Viper, most Aston Martins, TVRs, the Miata, Honda S2000, and soooo many more are FRONT Mid-engine. It is a absolutely annoying fallacy of the car community to omit or WRONGLY describe certain cars, whose engines are between the front and rear axles, because their engines are in front of the passenger compartment. There is a reason why the designation "rear mid-engine" and "rear midship" exist. I can not force anyone to change but I hope that explaining the fallacy will help correct it.

[@MoparMeyhem]

8:55 it has a Mix between Lamborghini and Corvette styling, I like it

[@jcmusco]

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.

[@azrifadli7900]

You forgot the other two sport kei car of mid-engine like Honda Beat and Autozam AZ-1/Suzuki Cami

[@BenyoXD]

pls continiue with this content it's lighten up my day also i am a big fan🤩

[@davidt.1316]

What about the opel speedster? Awesome car for the price

[@rokk144]

Yeah thats an amazing one!

[@agostonbalint9001]

Incredible light, but not so cheap (price like Elise, Boxter, S2000).

[@MNGLD-do2kc]

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

[@agostonbalint9001]

MX5 with turbo engine ;-)

[@Rateltong]

Toyota Previa. In the 90's it was mid-engine and supercharged. And AWD. It's also a minivan.

[@akatankos332]

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

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Thanks! There's my face at Patreon if you really need to see it 😀

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This channel is underrated

[@denisminigarage2030]

I'm subscribed since you're 18K 😊

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Thank you. Your support means a lot! 👍

[@jeromehattkronen2305]

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.

[@brownro214]

The C8 is a little pricey for "everyone."

[@TopCarsTV]

True, but you have to put it in perspective. Aston Martin Cygnet (rebadged Toyota IQ) was not for the masses. Corvette, even though it is more expensive, the intent is to sell it to as many people as possible.

[@brownro214]

TopCars, you could probably buy any three of the other cars on your list for the price of one C8. GM would love to sell every C8 they build, but they don't have the production capacity at the Corvette plant to build a car for everyone.

[@bigpapa5811]

Fiat x19, Pontiac fiero, and opel gt. The car of choice for agent 86, Maxwell Smart.

[@blerst7066]

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.

[@spiderman-px9xz]

The Corvette it's..... AMAZING! it's beautiful 😻❤️

[@zpzp96]

S660- "most fun without EVER breaking the speed limit" I'm dead lol

[@shabbirbakhtawary9229]

i love the corvett design and lines

[@zenvotsrs3763]

Also the MR2 GTS

[@FACELESSTEKEN]

This chanel is dope

[@dzuy12]

having owned a 74 914-4, it was a blast with that 82hp. greatly regret selling it..

[@ImJustAlex_]

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.

[@user-vw4xv1vc2b]

Congrats on 100k subs!

[@hrishikeshtalekar7063]

C8 is not able to 2.8 secs, GPS tested!

[@mohamadnazriabdulhalif940]

Thi channel is worth 1 million subs dude

[@edwardx.winston5744]

No Boxters?! Yes, they’re more expensive to maintain, but if you buy a used late 90’s/early 2000’s one in decent shape for $20k and keep another $10k or so in reserve for repairs and upgrades, they’re a lot of Porsche-vibe fun.

[@Interweblurker]

Im ngl, too many people hate on fieros for their slow performance, but its always better to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

[@shauryapriyam9707]

C8 Corvette one of my dream car 😎

[@francoisbessac]

FIAT X1/9 Bertone, 170k cars produced and solded !

[@gilalmeida1169]

Corvette is a very expensive car here in Europe, it's not affordable for us Europeans.

[@ΑλέξανδροςΧουιαζης]

The Honda s660 is explosively in Japan :(

[@anaduksha4780]

Audi r8 has a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds if launched properly but audi never shows the real time of their cars

[@bananajuice3143]

Such an underrated and undersubscribed channel...

[@lesfletcher2473]

Don't know how a list of mid engined cars for the masses can miss out the fiat x19 . It was the first cheap mid engined layout and copied by many. Drove great to.

[@TopCarsTV]

Porsche 914 came before X1/9

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I was just about to say that you forgot about the Pontiac Fiero. But I saw it in the outro. I have a 1984 Fiero SE, 4-speed manual. (F--K automatics!) It's not a powerhouse by any stretch of the imagination with it's 95 Hp, "Iron Duke". But with the manual, and it's super low C.O.G, direct feel and space-frame chassis it's still fun to drive, and quite zippy on a twisty road. Before haters start "flaming" the Fiero with "YeaH BuT It CaTchES FirE Durr hurr!" .. That was less than 1% of 84's, due to a bad batch of con-rods and owner error. Owner error being idiots thinking "Fiero" meant "Ferrari" and trying to whoop and rev the Iron dukes as if it were a sports car, and not properly maintaining the coolant. The duke is a heavy lump of a 4-banger and it does not like redline. But driven and maintained reasonably, it will last damn near forever. Overheated duke + bad rods + hole in crankcase and hot oil on exhaust = flames. My 84 was recalled and was equipped with proper con-rods and a detailed manual on how to properly maintain the coolant level.

[@RetroKingOG]

Not to call you out again… Audi R8 was originally the affordable supercar back in 2007 Started 110,000$ US Compared to porsche 911 turbo started 140,000$ or more round same time. But i do admit Audi inflated prices lately so you have me there.

[@thatkidcalique]

I own a 1st gen mr2, and made it a "race build" Its not the fastest car on the track, but it will out run a 5.0 :D

[@barryfields2964]

The MX5 is not mid engine!! You could lock me in a cell and try and reprogram my brain all you want! It’s not mid engine!!

[@thace4892]

Almost 30k subs , good job man i love your videos ❤

[@TopCarsTV]

You know what Del Boy says: this time next year... 😎

[@That_weird_guy_Dragooon]

Totally agree with 1st place that car i amazing

[@ankie070]

thank you for this content you made my day!

[@MarekKubi]

Hey, nice video again (Y). Can you explain your no-ads strategy? You do mean, that on all new videos you will not put adds on and when they get older, then add adds?

[@TopCarsTV]

No, I would upload the same video twice. One would be regular, like this one, public and with KZbin monetization enabled. Other one will be set to private and shared only on Pateron page. Without monetization and uploaded a day early. No youtube ads, no talk about VPN or Raid: Shadow Legends or anything. Basically, like having the Ad Blocker.

[@ramonaragondiaz9258]

The Mitsubishi I was all filmed in Chicago. I know because I live here. Recognized Lake Shore Drive right away and Upper Wacker

[@kon_pap]

1:52 that car we still have it on Greece but its too rare so if u can guess there a not a lot of of those MG

[@kon_pap]

On my town we have 3 of this

[@kon_pap]

Omg that mr2 on 4:13 we have a lot of too on all the Greece

[@kon_pap]

5:40 yiiikess what is THAT

[@atharvadate7345]

Opel Speedster is a good shout

[@discomau5]

But also very cheap mid-engined supercar is AUDI R8 V8😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nothing-uy2ju]

Although it is slower than the newer v10 models are a lot faster

[@velsonline]

Do a topic on coolest car comebacks.example,Ford GT

[@TopCarsTV]

That's an interesting topic. Goes on my to-do list for sure. Thanks!

[@velsonline]

Thanks for you too making great videos

[@BongWeasle]

The corvette is stunning

[@johndoumenis7956]

What about the smart roadster?

[@vivianwilfred1768]

You could have mentioned lotus esprit, elise, exige, honda nsx, although quite expensive does fit into the list

[@paulvicks1336]

Snap oversteer is the main reason why the MR2 isn't more popular

[@dimitriclarke4296]

New here and love your channel so far

[@03pai64]

Nice video love your vids!

[@Bigsmoke-so9vo]

Where is the Boxster?

[@wisanikenny5097]

"I mean, the car was a hit, not me, you don't care about me at all"😂😂😂

[@davidpeters6536]

914, are you having a laugh? MR2 Mk2 likes to do a 180 when you don't expect it. The Honda S660 is so cute in the metal like the Subaru and Suzuki, but the S2000 is the business. MX5 is bought by everyone and his dog so I agree with Andy buy a well sorted MGTF, but don't tell anyone...

[@rafaelcarneiro8957]

Lmao Corvette C8 "affordable", for only 100k euros, more expensive than some premium cars.

[@rewik7066]

In Poland the C8 costs 140/150k euros, which is absolutely fucked up considered how little we earn when compared to the rest of EU

[@rokk144]

Its like when buying a golf r32 in Germany will always be cheaper than buying it elsewhere

[@chadmoore4298]

Eee I love the s660 it's so cute ❤

[@ferry_075]

Unluckily the Corvette C8 is in Europa much more expensive than in the USA, in Europe (the Netherlands) it still costs you around 200k

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

The had the engine that far back? The mitsubishi I wasn't safe though, so many of them rolled over. If we're adding front mid engined cars there are a lot of family cars from Nissan.