What was once an area for unique engineering solutions and cool design twists has, like most facets of modern automobiles, become depressingly conformist. Thankfully, we've found, with reader help, five exceptions to the rule. Here's our five favorite pedal sets.

We limited ourselves to current production vehicles and to pedals that come stock on those cars. Thankfully, there's still quite a bit of variety. You'll note that the more exotic cars come with floor hinged pedals. That's a more classic look that takes a little bit of engineering and ergonomic gumption to get right. Top hinged pedals are more common as it's easier to get them to adjust and break away in a front end impact. Mounting them from the bottom is now a form of showing off, providing car buyers with a clear example of high-spec mechanical components and sexy engineering. Both designs can now apply equal force to the pushrod they're attached to.