When we evaluate cars, we do our best to judge them by what they are, not criticize them for what they aren’t. But in the case of the latest Mustang Dark Horse, our particular sample was noticeably let down by a key omission.
The Dark Horse is–at least until the insane Mustang GTD drops–the gnarliest pony in Ford’s stable, with …
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Still figuring out how all of this GRM+ content works. Will this article be in a hard-copy of the magazine? If so, I look forward to the great write-up and glossy pictures!
It's strange to me that the Ford publicists would give journalists a gelded version of their strongest horse. WTH are they thinking?
confuZion3 said:
Still figuring out how all of this GRM+ content works. Will this article be in a hard-copy of the magazine? If so, I look forward to the great write-up and glossy pictures!
Some GRM+ articles will also appear in print, but you can read them all if you link your print subscription in your website account settings. 
Oh! Neat! I'll figure that out tonight when I get home. I didn't realize the print subscription granted me access to GRM+ articles. I'm excited to read this one!
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:
It's strange to me that the Ford publicists would give journalists a gelded version of their strongest horse. WTH are they thinking?
I once brought a turbo Miata to (major automotive magazine). They gave it to a journo who I don't think had ever driven a stick before.
Most journalists are never going to do a track test. They'll drive the car on Angeles Crest or maybe in Spain if Ford flies them there. So putting the car on 180 TW tires with what are undoubtedly stiffer suspension settings will lead to complaints about poor ride quality and tire noise.
Ford never learns. See Shelby GT350 and Performance Pack, Boss 302 and Track Pack, etc, etc
