If I've said it once, I've said it...........omegas, except in police guise, are not fast cars.
you weren't driving it right then
The figures speak for themself Jay. 0-60 in 8secs+ is not quick.
I can get my MV6 to 60 in 7 secs.... OK it's a 3.0 manual so quicker than most, but even at that it's not what I'd call fast. The biggest problem with Omegas is the crappy gear ratios, they're too wide for the peaky 24V engines to satisfy the motorway cruising ability (and improve fuel economy no doubt). A 6 speed box, with 6th gear being the equivalent of the old 5th and all other ratios closer and lower, would work wonders for the acceleration and drivability.
I think Vx designed the Omega as a sedate, luxury, cruiser .. not a hot-rod. If you want a race car .. buy an evolution 10 ?? 
They did, but in that case why bother with a peaky 24 valve engine? A lazy, low-revving torquey engine would suit both that characteristic, as well as the wide ratio gearbox. You can have a car that's fun to drive as well as a good cruiser, and getting the ratios right is a good start.
Oh and I've done the whole "jap crap"
thing... had a WRX STi a few years back and while it's great fun, it's a bit of a one trick pony. I have an R1 for when I need to go quickly now, cos Evos and Scoobies are just too slow
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