In fact I know that the Automatic RX-7's are usually faster than the manuals, I am also aware that the 300 isn't a pure sports car, and thats what I love about it. It has the perfect balance of muscle, sport, and luxury combined with dead sexy simple looks. (I have an MR2) and that is a sports car. Not nearly as fast, but you can tell where there mind was on that car, (beat the 300 through tight corners). sorry for anyone I offended, (I knew I would cause a ruckus) just starting to get a little impatient! I want my Z!