This is in the US? In Europe they had many more engine choices and 1.8s would signify a 1.8 carb model. I believe they had, 1.6s, 1.6td, 1.8s, 1.8e, 2.0e, 2.3e. Those of you in that area can correct as needed. Maybe that car was an "import?" Alexander van Gerbig -- '88 80 The Audi 80 Pages----------------- http://surf.to/the80pages.com North Ferrisburg, VT 05473