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Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

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One bold move transformed the Chevrolet Corvette, shifting the iconic American sports car into a new era of performance and ...