Hmmm, having problems with the really sharp power curve, aren't we? You need to put your gear ratios tall and very close.
Anything under 5000 RPM's is not horsepower, so you have to keep your revs at the redline as much as possible. Don't worry about wheelspin, a redline launch and brief burnout is better than a very slow start due to the complete abscence of mid-range power (under 5000 RPM). Believe it or not, the 360 can pass 150 MPH if you get it set up right. It is very lightweight, which gives it a high HP/weight ratio putting it in A Class. Unfortunately, a fast car is not just HP, torque, weight, drive, wheels etc. but many other factors as well. All put together make the fast or slow car.