My Challenge to U /6ers....

If you can meet this challenge, then I will pull my 318 & do a /6.
Can you meet these specs? Can you Beat these specs?

Slant 6 Engine
* Spend $0 -to- $1500 MAX
(Use stock, used, or off the shelf/east to get parts - not necessarily
fancy or HP stuff, but could be as long as it meets the budget.
Maybe you use a 5-speed trans from a 2000's Dodge, change the
gears, lighten the car, improve fuel delivery & exhaust, etc,etc,etc -
You figure it out)

* Power: 200 - 250hp (or more?)
-or- Get a Weight/ HP ratio (or give a better criteria)

* MPG: 25 -to- 35mpg using E10,
say 20 -to- 30 for E85
-or- have the ability to Use an Alternative Fuel to burn cleaner
& add flexibility, cost effectiveness,etc

I'm looking at this as a daily driver that has good drivability, decent power (it can keep up w/ a Camry, for example), is cost effective, & is perhaps cleaner (if it's more fuel efficient, &/or burns cleaner fuel then it is usually cleaner).

If you are one who dismisses this idea, then please post elsewhere. However, if you are into solving some engineering challenges, then I'm speaking to you.

BTW, if you think you can do this w/ a 318, or other V8...well, be my guest.

Why should all the new, ugly & rice-burnin' cars get all the glory?