I thought the same. A V-6, lower insurance rates, possibly better gas mileage. Hey, I'll just get a 6 and get the lower rate and throw a blower on it and make it 'eat' like a V-8!! Well, I've been that route. Had a 96 Ram with the 360 V-8. Put a Vortech on it. Yeah, I got 0-60 in six seconds; however, after 10 seconds or so, the computer went 'hey, where is all this air coming from?'. I won't go into details, but it was a problem, especially when towing. So, I am wary of the supercharger thing (but it would be cool). I decided just to get a V-8 (I have a 6spd R/T on order).

I don't know if the 6 is just originated from an 8 with 2 cylinders lopped off. That was thinking back in 'the day' to cut costs for the auto makers.

I drove the 6 cvl Challenger. I was very, very impressed. I built up and owned a 1971 Road Runner with a 440 back in the 80s, and the Challenger reminded me very much of the so forgiving handing and smooth ride of my old pride and joy; however, it also reminded me of something of a rental car. Its spinning 3500rpms, where is the driving power? SO, was I to settle for this? No, I'm an old fart.

My R/T went D1 last week. BTW, that Road Runner I had, mid 13s around 100mph in the quarter. Almost as fast as this R/T I'm getting. I'm jazzed.