Why the /6
This topic is interesting.
I think there is real confusion between power and comfort. To give a bike analogy, The RD500 and perhaps the RD350 were faster than my CB900F super sport. I tried not to tangle with those (but I liked eating KZ900s :>) but, and here is the big BUT...on a long trip, my big 4 would be loping along and on the RD, after an hour the rider's body would be numb. They were not long distance bike..more burger store warriors.
The v8's tend to have heavier and smoother suspensions..drive a v6 stang and then a v8 stang (2005-09) ..the 8 is a lot more comfortable.
I really don't care how much hp the v8 will make nor the 1/2 mile speed since this car will never be in those situations..
Regardless, in a previous post I mentioned that I will now look at the /6 in a different light..but I still want a V8 :)