Why do car manufacturers manufacture fast - running cars when they know they have speed limits?

Question

Why do car manufacturers manufacture fast - running cars when they know they have speed limits?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Cause that's what the consumer wants, mainly. This country is very materialistic.

Answer 3

I have often thought about that.  Theoretically, a car should be able to go no faster than, say 80, (emergencies).  I think it's because people want to buy powerful cars.  They don't care that they may never get to take it to 120, they know they "could".