RE: Why so many high HP cars now?
Manufactures said "OH KR@!P!!!" we need cash flow to figure our the 35mpg. Lets build High horses now, get the $$$ from everyone scurrying to buy the last of the horsepower, then use the $$$$ to engineer some fuel miesers. OK maybe not to a "T" like that but probably close. Plus look at the technology differences from just 5-10 years ago....