Sorry, but power steering and brakes are here to stay. Remember, modern muscle must also handle well, not just in a straight line, which is why the new Camaro and Challenger ride on a IRS, would also contributes to their "chub." However, w/ the big three back into the game, the market that will be left open is the strip down models, since so far, the concentration is on the higher-end models. All it takes is for one of them to come out w/ a Road Runner and the game is on. The question is if there's enough time thanks to CAFE and gas prices to bring on the second war.