The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seater mi-engined sports car designed by Bertone and built by Fiat until 1982 and Bertone between 1982 and 1989. Production lasted from 1972 to 1989 with the first official right-hand drive variant arriving in 1976. The Fiat X1/9 was the first affordable mass produced mid-engined sports car to employ the revolutionary use of a complete transverse FWD engine and gearbox package in a mid-mounted position (a solution later employed by other budget mid engined sports cars). The X1/9 was considered to have excellent handling, and was amongst the first cars to meet the abandoned late 60s U.S. safety regulations.