shift at 3k

[Huw Powell]

> Again, my question is whether the 'ruler flat' torque curve was engineered
> this way in order to spare the quattro system undue stress under hard
> acceleration (as my co-worker postulated?)

1. I doubt if the Q system needs to be "spared," its very rugged

2. a "ruler flat" torque curve is simply desireable in itself.  As
contrasted to peaks and valleys, or all coming in at some highish rpm.

-- 
Huw Powell

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