Except Vipers have been the fastest 6 speed cars like forever. More like other cars finally caught up to them. Vipers were running 7’s in the early 00’s.
but I agree, the engine management tech makes them way more potent to drive around and cruise, with e85 and such being widely available the only real limit for cars is your wallet.
Here is a old school one
This one was the fastest 6 speed for quite a few years
That bumble bee might be The Chad's Viper from viperalley. Dude was running 7s in 2007.