[200q20v] Re: [V8] V8 and 200q20v difference

[Coleman, David]

Interesting... I have a Motor Trend at home that tests a '91 V8 5-speed
that gives 0-60 of 6.5 (I think -- I'll double check tonight).  I also
recall a recent post quoting 6.6 seconds.  Either way, I didn't know the
two were that close in performance (numbers, at least)...

I also now realize I may be a bit biased, since my V8 has an IA ECU,
good for about 7 hp.

I don't suppose anyone has recorded a lap time for either model at VIR
or Summit Point?  Any other tracks?

-DaveC.


> > I have a very hard time believing the V8 is faster
> > (except mebbe off the line) or gets better MPG.
> >
> It isn't. I'm looking through the 1991 sales brochure for the
> 200q20v and
> they quote a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 150,
> while for the
> 5-speed V8 they quote a 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds and a top
> speed of 152. Not
> bad for a 4000lb highway cruiser but still slower off the
> line than the
> 200q20v. Gas consumption is also on the 200q20v side. It has
> epa figures of
> 18 city and 24 highway while the v8 has 14/18.
>
> By the way it was interesting to read what Audi called the
> ufo brakes. They
> are "friction ring with internal front caliper".
>
> George ... indulging in Audi trivia
> 91 V8
> Jackson, NJ
>
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