did you honestly just say "putting the power at usable revs"???
low end torque and hp means you don't have to down shift to get into the power band, there is always power.
with that, you don't need to rev high to get power...
FYI:
there are, and were, v8's that came stock in the 60's and now, that revved to over 7k. and made tons of power.
and were reliable.
get off your " i hate v8's kick".
it makes everything else you say sound completely irrational.
i'd hate to have a car with engine technology that has consistently wiped tracks with other cars' engines for over 50 years...
i'd hate it.
and come on, who wants a car with proven race winning history in its blood, let alone in its motor? riiiight.