American Mid-Engined Cars

carsismeZ06 · 01-31-2009, 03:29 PM

I wish people would make more mid-engined American sports cars. The last one made was the Ford GT, and thhat was a great car! Why not make more?

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-31-2009, 04:39 PM

cus they are expensive as crap, most all are 2 seaters. and it isnt something very viable for business. basically if a front engined corvette can whoop the asses of the mid engined super cars from the world for less, why change perfection?

carsismeZ06 · 01-31-2009, 09:39 PM

I'm just saying, if someone can make one, then people might think differently about American cars.

*The_Blur* · 01-31-2009, 09:41 PM

I'd love to see a Cadillac Cien make production with a big engine in back.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-31-2009, 10:02 PM

There will most likely never be a strong enough business case for a mid-engined car from GM.

Mr Twisty · 01-31-2009, 10:19 PM

....or

Sucasas Motor Company recently announced its grandiose plans to create a new American supercar, with the emphasis on American — considering several paragraphs' worth of heavy-handed jingoistic argots. A reported half-million dollars into the car's development, the company, based in Tacoma, Washington, has built a 1/5-scale prototype of the car, which it plans to build in V8, V10 and V12 versions, and price at around $150,000. The company says it's aiming to build credibility for the car by competing in (and winning) Formula One and 24 hours of Le Mans. All it needs is money. Anyone care to write a check?

I strongly considered this rebop at one time in the late 70's, very cool! The Corv-8

http://www.corvaircorsa.com/crown1a.html

carsismeZ06 · 01-31-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

....or

Sucasas Motor Company recently announced its grandiose plans to create a new American supercar, with the emphasis on American — considering several paragraphs' worth of heavy-handed jingoistic argots. A reported half-million dollars into the car's development, the company, based in Tacoma, Washington, has built a 1/5-scale prototype of the car, which it plans to build in V8, V10 and V12 versions, and price at around $150,000. The company says it's aiming to build credibility for the car by competing in (and winning) Formula One and 24 hours of Le Mans. All it needs is money. Anyone care to write a check?

If they follow through with Le Mans and Formula 1 than hell yeah!

lil_chef · 01-31-2009, 11:26 PM

Not only do i want a mid-engine car...... it has to be affordable, like the Cayman S (but better) i want a 20 - 40 thousand mid engine car like Volkswagen audi and porsche are doing. if the camaro didnt mean so much to me i would be all over that VW concept from detroit (or the audi/porsche variant)

manimsoblack · 02-01-2009, 01:09 AM

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Fastest Production Car in the World is American and mid engined, and beat the Veyron's record on a 2mile straight and i believe had one gear left. (The Bugatti took 8 miles, right?)

littlecammi · 02-01-2009, 09:33 AM

Didn't GM make a mid-engine 2-seater (with plastic body panels that could never rust) a while back?

knowitman · 02-01-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Gotta love the GTM Supercar.

bouncertime · 02-01-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by littlecammi

Didn't GM make a mid-engine 2-seater (with plastic body panels that could never rust) a while back?

It looks like you would know.

The Fiero had potential, but also had to many design flaws. If they had made the car a little longer, a little wider, and put a better engine in it, it would of been a great car.

*DGthe3* · 02-01-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

I wish people would make more mid-engined American sports cars. The last one made was the Ford GT, and that was a great car! Why not make more?

The GT wasn't so great. On the track, it was essentially the equal to the Viper and Z06 while having no practicality (as opposed to limited practicality in the other two) for a much higher price.

stovt001 · 02-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Maybe in better economic times Caddy could get a mid-engined supercar. Following Audi's R8 example might work well.

01-31-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	American Mid-Engined Cars I wish people would make more mid-engined American sports cars. The last one made was the Ford GT, and thhat was a great car! Why not make more? __________________

01-31-2009, 09:39 PM	#3
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	I'm just saying, if someone can make one, then people might think differently about American cars. __________________

01-31-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	I'd love to see a Cadillac Cien make production with a big engine in back. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-31-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	There will most likely never be a strong enough business case for a mid-engined car from GM. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-31-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	....or Sucasas Motor Company recently announced its grandiose plans to create a new American supercar, with the emphasis on American — considering several paragraphs' worth of heavy-handed jingoistic argots. A reported half-million dollars into the car's development, the company, based in Tacoma, Washington, has built a 1/5-scale prototype of the car, which it plans to build in V8, V10 and V12 versions, and price at around $150,000. The company says it's aiming to build credibility for the car by competing in (and winning) Formula One and 24 hours of Le Mans. All it needs is money. Anyone care to write a check? I strongly considered this rebop at one time in the late 70's, very cool! The Corv-8 http://www.corvaircorsa.com/crown1a.html Last edited by Mr Twisty; 01-31-2009 at 10:56 PM.

01-31-2009, 11:26 PM	#8
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	Not only do i want a mid-engine car...... it has to be affordable, like the Cayman S (but better) i want a 20 - 40 thousand mid engine car like Volkswagen audi and porsche are doing. if the camaro didnt mean so much to me i would be all over that VW concept from detroit (or the audi/porsche variant)

02-01-2009, 09:33 AM	#10
littlecammi Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 594	Didn't GM make a mid-engine 2-seater (with plastic body panels that could never rust) a while back?

02-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Maybe in better economic times Caddy could get a mid-engined supercar. Following Audi's R8 example might work well. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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