Both good points! (no engine photos, and no IVA).
I'm not keen on the rear visibiity, either - the engine has been firewalled off where the rear seat used to be, blocking all rear visibility!
OK, I understand the weight distribution is better, but I think I would rather have the engine in the engine compartment, and keep the rear view (and maybe seat).
I'm possibly missing the point here, though - it's intended as a racer, so just get an engineer's report and/or IVA, and take some photos..