Most American engines are not able to match the power and performance of engines made by German and Japanese automakers. And I have noticed that most of the V8s in the American cars put out about the same or less horsepower as a Japanese V6. Take the VQ V6 engine made by Nissan, for example. That award winning engine can be found in most Nissans and Infinities. In 1995, that engine made about 190 hp. Today the VQ V6 in the latest Z and G37, puts out more than 330 horsepower (it has been known to put out more after some performance tuning.) Those are numbers that not even American V8s can match. I know that the Corvettes V8 is one of the best there is and that the new direct injected V6 from Cadillac puts out 300 horsepower. But these are not enough. Detroit needs to make better engines. Engines that are either more fuel-efficient or more powerful; or both if that is not asking too much. Everyone can't afford a Vette or Cady. We need performance cars that look good and are affordable.