This is one reason why I have always been against this talk about using very short gearing and questioned the practicality of close gearing. They should have tested this first and adjusted the gearing accordingly. I'm sorry but there is no way on earth a car like this that has a manual transmission, VCT, more power, etc. is going to underperform the Charger R/T's times. It amazes me that MT is able to get 0-60 in 5.1 and they are only able to get it in 6.2, over a second longer. That should tell you something.