Before the R35 GT-R, Nissan Almost Built a Mid-Engine Supercar

Picture this: it’s the mid-1980s, and Nissan is catering to sports car enthusiasts with the entry-level Silvia (S12) and the 300ZX (Z31). At the same time, the Skyline GT-R (R32) is deep in development. But behind closed doors, engineers are working on something entirely different: a car with its engine mounted behind the seats.