Hmm, learn something new everyday!
Not to say that FWD is bad - it has it's merits, but IMHO, when it comes to power, it belongs in the back. Thankfully that way of thinking is coming full circle for performance coupes/sedans.
It never went away for performance cars. BMW, M-B, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini.
The Mustang, Corvette, Camaro.
Rx7/8 Mr2 Supra, Lotus. Countless small production brit sports cars.
It is a marvellous thing that tire manufacturers have done over the years to make FWD cars as good as they are.