It comes as a surprise to no one that the Ford Mustang has secured quite the performance-oriented legacy over the past 5-plus decades. By 1965, Carroll Shelby had placed his indelible stamp upon the Mustang line, forever altering the course of Mustang development. As a result, Ford’s pony car became forever synonymous with an unmistakable level of unabashed, pavement-pounding performance.
Nonetheless, a certain number of Mustangs have stood head and shoulders above the rest in terms of performance acuity. These titans of horsepower have not only dominated both street and strip but have also done more than their share to keep the Mustang’s storied legacy alive.
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