to german enginering...

[Huw Powell]

>>This is one of those things that depends on where you get your
>>information.  Alloy doesn't necessarily mean aluminum.  Alloy cast-iron
>>is as old as the "brass" era.
>
>
> i wasnt trying to say they were the first to make
> and aluminum engine... i was saying they were the first
> to experiment with alloys for engines and other parts for
> the purpose of weight reduction, which is still part of the
> audi philosophy.

"aluminum" wouldn't even be an "alloy"  An alloy is a mixture of
metals...  steel, for instance, is an "alloy."

Anyway... A History of Progress is a cute little book, the spine is
printed backwards though.  What are more fun are the 1979 100 LS
brochure, and the Probst fuel injection book.

--
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/