>You're forgetting weight transfer. When you launch, the
>weight of the car begins to transfer to the rear. more
>weight up front just means more rear end squat in a FWD, and
>less traction. (to an extent, i am sure, but regardless,
>we're not talking 700HP with wheelie bars here..)
>
>The extra torque would be nice as well, but again.. more
>displacement = more low end torque, and in a FWD.. that
>just spins tire, meaning you don't go anywhere. (which is
>why i get beat by RWD anythings off the line, and why 140 NA
>cars don't disappear in my rearview until third:
>traction...)
>
>I may be wrong, but if so.. Someone prove it.

Well that applies to track applications but what about everyday driving? I wouldn't mind more torque and more HP around town. It seems like a v6 would fit the 2gnt well being as how we are so heavy from the start. I still wouldn't give up my 5 speed for an automatic, been down that road before and it sucks