If you want the 0-60 bragging rights, build an engine that will run up to 7,000 rpm and use a 3.77 Ring & Pinion, then there's no shift until 65 mph.
This is the approach many Ultima owners have taken, mine will hit 60 in 2.9 seconds. The latest Ultima Evolution with 1,050 HP will do 2.3 seconds. By far the cheapest bang for the buck.
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