First of all, I wonder if this even happens. Have you ever personally witnessed the moment when a car that has only ever idled from show booth to trailer finally got unleashed and driven in earnest? Does it lead to immediate disaster? Is it a glorious symphony of roaring engine and melting tires?

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago

With the 1972 change in how horsepower is measured (gross versus net), the modern car is even closer to the muscle car's horsepower.

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