The mid-engine sports car was introduced in 1962 when Rene Bonnet presented the short-lived Matra Djet at the Paris Salon. Less than a year later, Enzo Ferrari recognized the potential of mounting the engine in front of the rear axle, and the Dino Berlinetta Speciale became the concept car upon which many subsequent Ferraris would be based. The trend quickly caught on, and today mid-engine sports cars are among the most common configurations for high-performance vehicles, thanks to better
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