My 84 Capri (fox body platform) G5 at 500 wheel on spray is SCARY lol, but just engine is a consistent 12.25 car at the track that takes me to the finals most every time I take it to the track. Lightning fast shifter it is and very consistent for an old school cable clutch car, I have fun with it bracket racing at the track. But it takes like an abysmal 13 seconds 60-130 at is pretty hairy at that speed for any length of time on the street.
I agree A8 is a better track platform no doubt, wish I could have 2, a stick for the street and an auto for the track.