2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 First Drive: 202 mph? 662 Horses? The Superfluous Is a Very Necessary Thing

Voltaire once wrote, "The superfluous, a very necessary thing." What, then, should we make of a warranty-equipped Ford Mustang with 662 hp and a claimed 200-mph top speed? Is there a deeper philosophical argument to be made about the necessity of a live-axle production car with more power than an overclocked supercollider? Does the vehicle in question—the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500—teach us about the nature of right and wrong, indulgence and restraint? (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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