Perkins Engineering was a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, best known for producing the Perkins M2, a high-performance, mid-engined exotic sports car. The M2 was built around a composite monocoque chassis with fabricated suspension incorporating components from the Ford Thunderbird. Power came from a Ford SHO V6 engine, modified to produce around 300 horsepower in naturally aspirated form, with turbocharged versions capable of up to 500 horsepower. The car's styling,…