The mid-engine car emerged in the 1960s when Lamborghini unveiled the Miura – which then obliterated every car rivaling it. The Miura showed that, by putting the engine in the middle, the vehicle’s weight distribution is more balanced and the handling got better because of it. As a result, most high-end sports cars and supercars employ the mid-engine layout to remain relevant and offer the best chance of success when racing around a track. While there are some pretty amazing mid-engine supercars in history, there are also some that really didn’t work out at all, with automakers simply using the layout to make the car more attractive or appealing. These…