V8 Coupe, etc

[Rennkafer at aol.com]

"Just to throw a curve ball into the 4k V8 discussion

I still think  that a 1.8 20v Turbo with a large selection of bolt on mods
and a chip to 290  bhp, would be a way to go with a 4k.

Think 80 quattro turbo 
Instead  of 90 quattro nose-heavy snail

Also it would leave loads of space to fit  monster intercoolers and the like

Just my $0.02

Geraint"
 
While the 1.8 is a little shorter and lighter by itself ,  I'd bet that when 
the turbo and all it's assorted plumbing is considered in  you'll find it's 
not a LOT less nose heavy than a stock 90Q.  Given the HP  difference, faster 
for sure but it's still all hanging forward of the front  axle.
 
And I'll assume you were talking about European 80Q's, since  here in the US 
all the 80/90 Quattros were 5 cylinders.
 
$.02 more cents... 
 
Bill J
(with one of those 90Q nose heavy snails who'd love a  V8)






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