You can be assured as well that the SRT will only come in automatic just like the AMG version of mercedes cars. So if you are looking for a 6 speed SRT I do not think such an animal will exist. Mercedes is donating the engine-transmission combination from the SLK32. Not saying that this is a bad thing just if you are looking for the manual gearbox, my opinion is that it will not exist on the supercharged car. I also agree that for an every day car 215hp is plenty. I also own a 2002 Mustang GT converitlbe with 260 HP. I noticed that the engine on the crossfire gets to redline quicker. I am not sure if this is a function of the gearing in the trans and the rear end or if there is just less rotational mass in the drivetrain to get moving. I think the Crossfire engine is tuned much nicer than the Mustangs. Although the mustang with the top down running through the gears sounds great. Just my opinion.