My vote is option 2 without the A.
Im not so sure why everyone is so skeptical about Vans published performance figures. 180hp RV7 spec - 200mph = 174kts. In my experience, its spot on.
The caveat is that they need to be built well - as per plans, clean, light and straight. A lot of AUS RVs that I see don't look like they have the attention to detail required to get the book values.
Depending on your circumstances, id contemplate an RV8 as well. Unless you think you will always be flying with a passenger.
PM if you want more opinion.
Cheers