I picked up an 05 SRT-6 recently and like it so much I'm looking to pick up a Lmt Roadster. Unfortunately most seem to have automatics. I forgive the SRT-6 for having an auto because of the pure performance it offers. However I don't know how fun an auto normally-aspirated roadster would be to drive.

Does the auto transmission perform worse than the manual (ie 0-60, 1/4 etc)? I know in some cars the auto actually posts better times/performance. I don't know, I kinda like rowing my own gears. Thanks for the input!