[V8] Which generation quattro? (was replacing the V8 with a...a....a....a....)

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Are the V8's a 3 or 4 speed auto?

----- Original Message -----
From: Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2005 7:15 am
Subject: [V8] Which generation quattro? (was replacing the V8 with a...a....a....a....)

> Tony Hoffman wrote:
> > Traction control is good, but no match for Quattro!!!
> 
> Which begs the question, "Which version of Quattro?"
> 
> Generation III, as found on the '90-94 V8?
> This is the open front differential, planetary gear
> center with electronically-controlled multi-plate
> locking clutch (Torsen center differential with
> manual-transmission), and Torsen rear differential [1]
> 
> Or Gen. IV, as found on the '97-current A8?
> This gets you an open front differential with EDL [2],
> Torsen center differential, and an open rear differential
> with EDL
> 
> I ask the question since I'm considering a V8 as my next
> car. The A8s, being newer, hold the promise of fewer
> issues with old electrics, rubber, and wear and tear in
> general. Plus the 5-speed Tiptronic beats the 3-speed
> automatic (at least in # gears; is it as problematic as
> the 3-speed?).  A $10,000 A8 might sway me.
> 
> [1] Thanks to Ti Kan for his web pages [3] spelling out the
>     differences in the quattro generations
> [2] Electronic Differential Lock: uses ABS to selectively
>     brake a slipping wheel
> [3] http://www.amb.org/ti/
> 
> --
> Kent McLean
> '94 100 S Avant
> '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" is no more
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