Fiero
In the mid-80s the Fiero was one of the few affordable mid-engine sports car on the market. Stylish and sporty it struck a chord with gearheads and maintains a cult following until this day.
Unfortunately safety concerns plagued the Fiero as the engine was apt to catch fire when run with low levels of oil. Later editions have enough space in the engine bay to drop a V8, which is an awesome modification for safety and performance.