Back in the very late '70's, when I was about 10 years old, HOT ROD Magazine featured a black Fiat Topolino that was very much in this vein. It was all engine (early Hemi) and tires. I loved the car, but was struck even then by the driving arrangement that this car shares. You'll see the gas pedal is over on the other side of the car, making for a "wide stance" when driving. The Fiat had a push button Torqueflite, so the shifter took up a bit less real estate. Wild rides, for sure.
