Racing cars--and many sports cars--are mid engined. That is, the engine is behind the driver but not behind the rear wheels. The 911, on the other hand, actuall

Racing cars--and many sports cars--are mid engined. That is, the engine is behind the driver but not behind the rear wheels. The 911, on the other hand, actually has its engine all the way in the back, partially behind the rear axle. It's a very different layout and rather uncommon.