Despite it having little relevance in the real world, most manufacturers know the publicity value of having a car with a crazy top speed in their lineup. Customers may not always opt for the fastest model, but its halo status boosts even the most mundane offerings in the range. Even if you drive a base four-pot Mustang EcoBoost, everybody knows that your car comes in a 200-mph GTD supercar version as well, and that has to mean something.
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