Motor Trend tested a 6-spd RX-8 when they came out back in early '04...it trapped a 14.8 @ 94.3

Cobalt SS...14.5 @ 98

Granted the RX-8 only has 1.3 liters and a wimpy 158 ft.lbs. of torque...I give it a bit of credit for hanging with a 'Balt SS/SC...with 50 more ft. lbs...