Renaultsport has created a stunning machine in the form of the Megane RS Trophy-R, which may be a front-wheel drive hot hatch, but can nevertheless beat some pretty agile sports cars such the mid-engined, rear-wheel drive Alpine A110S.
If you're in the market for a mid-engined sports car that offers impressive amounts of performance without ripping your face off, the Porsche 718 Cayman T and Alpine A110S are two excellent options.