S2 - was Re: High Speed

[Per Lindgren]

Dave Eaton wrote:

> after 3 years of owning an s2 ('93) and now 4 years of an rs2, my summary
> would be:
>
> 1) the s2 looks great and as has been said, is very versatile.  as i don't
> load the rs2 above the rear seat height without a cargo restraint, there is
> actually no practical difference between the s2 and the rs2 in load
> carrying.  i would consider the s2 to be as practical as the rs2 for a young
> family for instance.  the only fly in that ointment is that the s2 has a
> very high load lip while the rs2 obviously has the lip at the height of the
> tray.

Dont forget the S2 Avant! A little bit more rare than the RS2, but it's out
there. A sedan was also available, but it's almost as rare as Sportquattros.

> 4) 6-speed s2 is a better car than the 5-speed, due to a stronger motor
> (overboost), stiffer handling, and a better gearbox.

The hp was raised from 220 to 230, but the torque was raised from 309 to 380 Nm,
a huge increase.

PerL
92 Cab 2.3