Next gen quattro

[TWFAUST at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/10/2005 2:15:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
quattro-request at audifans.com writes:

> I don't remember this coming up in htere, but I guess it could be a repost 
> (sorry if it is). Audi is releasing the next generation Quattro with a 60/40 
> split with the 60 being sent to the rear wheels. Apparently the new S4 will 
> have it first...........the RS4 will have it, with the other A4's getting it 
> in 2006. Thoughts? 
> 
As power increases, there is a tendency to favor the rear wheels. I believe 
the Chrysler Hemis, with 4WD, do the same. Interestingly, several of my friends 
have ordered Hemis. None have opted for 4WD. The thought process is 
additional cost, additional weight, additional problems. If the weather is that bad, 
I'll wait. The streets will be cleared in 2 hours. Chrysler has also done a good 
job of promoting their limited skip. In one independent test, it out 
performed a WD Subaru in a "snow test". Actually, I have always understood that "go in 
snow" has more to do with ground clearance. It is the snow building up under 
the car that stops you.  (Yeah, I have a few Chryslers).

Tom Faust