Are the type 89's nimble?

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Gent(s):
The GT Type 85 coupes and the 4000Q as well as ALL Audis for that matter, 
understeer horribly due to the engineering design having the entire motor ahead 
of the front wheels.

Now I'd say the "tossable list" posts are correct for the most part.  The 
problem (Aside from the coupe being ~2-300 lbs lighter than the 4000Q) is that 
its FWD, sans the UrQ.

"Tossability" is IMHO factored by:
1. Weight of Vehicle, 
2. Size of car and 
3. Weight distribution/balance.
4. Suspension / Wheel upgrades.

Having riden in two "tricked out" 85-87 Coupe GT's and driving one of them vs 
a 85-87, 4000Q, then the 90 series, the weight factor becomes primary.  
However, once you put more than ~150 HP through a front driver,(CGT) wheel spin 
becomes an issue in the Coupe GT.  The quattros can put down the power.
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Subject: Re: Are the type 89's nimble?
> 
> >> The all wheel drive makes it a little less prone to understeer.
> >> Not that you can't have fun in a coupe gt, of course.
> > 
> > That makes sense of course, but I was wondering about the lighter
> > weight of the Coupe GT being a factor too.
> 
> Well, it's not all about weight.  It's sort of "everything" taken 
>