This car might be of interest, the 1970s Australian Chrysler Charger. Midway in size between a pre 1974 compact and intermediate, and powered by a version of the US Valiant I6 fitted with a "Hemi" style cylinder head (Hemi as in that normally associated with V8s). Top version was a model called the E49, fitted with a 302 bhp gross version of the Australian Hemi 265 ci I6, o-60 6.1 seconds, 1/4 mile 14.4 seconds. , only available with four on the floor in this version, hence the "4" decal on the front wing.

Check it out:

http://www.valiant.org/charger.html

V8s were available, but they tended to be luxo model versions with automatic, plush interior and what not. All the sporty editions had the I6.

the back lights looks fake doesnt it?

Have better pics here, look at the burnout!!

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/feature...vehicles/45318/

Yeah kinda like a sticker.

Wow that burnout is awesome!

Yay, big displacement sixes! Them's my favorite!

I have heard some people get the 1/4 mile figue on those 265 Hemi Chargers down to 14 flat, and even high 13s for a stock std car. This is a 1972 carb car that was designed to run on 98 octane leaded gas. It's true that Chrysler Australia shipped a couple of cars to Italy so that Weber themselves could set up the triple Weber carbs properly for the special 4.3 liter engine.
There is some parallel here with the Dodge Viper because in both cases the base engines (V10 & I6) were truck derived and then developed into high performance applications.

it's a nice size for a muscle car. That's a powerful six, though- whoa.