The Mustang reached 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, compared to the M3’s 4.3 seconds. It completed the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, while the M3 trailed at 12.7 seconds.

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When Ford needed the Mustang to earn respect on the track, Carroll Shelby stepped in—reluctantly—and created a racing icon.It’s hard to overstate the sales juggernaut that Ford had on its hands with ...