Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

first of all, that wouldn't be the first time that a car company lied about a new model for whatever reason (think power numbers underrated back in the 60's for insurance reasons). secondly, i think i know what you are talking about and at the time, they were marketing the "launch control" system as a way to "break free from being stuck in snow" iirc or something along those lines. it was a BS throw away line as a CYA kind of thing. everyone and their brother knows what a built in 4500rpm rev limiter at stand still is for... or maybe you don't