Truthfully tho, look back at 91 when they first did come out. for what $70k ish, what other car could you buy on the same power platform. Vettes were still under or right at 300hp, camaros, mustangs, etc... all were lower. and until the 2000s when they lost the "decimate all" motivation they were king of the hill under $100k. Gallons per mile was laughable, but the performance factor was there. I still want a 97 GTS. All you need is a radio and 6 gears. TCS? what? Stability Cont-what? POWER!
that is all.
Now ... yea kinda laughable, especially since most modded anythings can keep up or out run.