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AudiWatch Update (Tm) #18
AudiWatch Update #18 7-16-93
WORLD NEWS, AW 5-31-93
Even as the reports come in that Germany's luxury automakers are
scrambling to produce small, entry level vehicles be decade's end,
word arrives of the NEXT-GENERATION AUDI V8.
Codenamed D2, the new V8--due early next year--will have an all-alloy
body. So even though the D2 is more than six inches longer and two inches
wider than the current V8, it is said to be more than 150 pounds lighter
than today's car, which comes in at an even 4000 pounds.
Noname has been chosen, but 300 is being bandied about in Europe. Audi
will produce 15,000 to 20,000 units annually and the sedan may spawn a
flagship coupe.
LOPEZ UNDER FIRE, AW 5-31-93
As Audi gears up for the new V8, parent company VW AG will have its hands
full as well: GM has filed a criminal complaint against J. Ignacio Lopez,
VW's recent and controversial hire (AW, March 22). GM is alleging that Lopez
took secret documents with him when he left. GM officials wouldn't discuss
the charges, and wouldn't say exactly when the charges were filed.
VW IN JAPAN, AW 6-7-93
VW AG may open a DESIGN STUDIO IN JAPAN.
No specific location has been announced, but the company is said
to be far along in the planning stages and the studio likely will
serve all four automakers in the VW group.
AUDI PLANS, AW 6-7-93
Last week we reported on the upcoming aluminum V8 from Audi, dubbed D2.
But D2, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt show, is just the first
of SEVEN NEW MODELS Audi will introduce in the next four-and-a-half years.
Other modules in the company pipeline include a face-lifted 100, due
next year, a new 80, also due late next year or early in '95, a smallish
hatchback (called the 50) and an all-new 100, both due to arrive in 1997,
and finally, a new sedan in 1998 (tentatively called 200), which will
slot in between the 100 and the V8.
The European market will benefit from an Audi/Porsche joint venture
wagon project called RS2. Available in the first quarter of 1994, the
RS2 will have an ALL-ALUMINUM TURBOCHARGED FOUR-VALVE 300HP FIVE-CYLINDER
WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE. It will be sold in Audi dealerships but will have
some Porsche badging on it.
And remember the W12 engine in the Avus concept car? It will be shown
again at the Toyko Motor Show this fall but in another car, not the Avus
nor the Spyder.
Audi's decision on whether to build a factory in NA will wait until the
final ratification of the NAFTA, which should happen by year's end.
SOME INTESTING QUOTES FROM AN ARTICLE ON BUGATTI: AW 6-7-93
Says Mauro Forghieri, Bugatti Chief Engineer, and past engineer from
both Ferrari and Lamborghini, "with the Ferrari 408 in 1985, I showed
a new way to design exotic cars, not only with the use of 4WD, now
offered in production on the EB 110 and Lamborghini Diablo VT....."
"The idea of having a 4WD sports sedan fits my idea of a modern,
high-performance car. Four-wheel-drive traction doesn't mean not
only more safety, but a more refined, more precise way of driving.
I think the essence of fast driving is to simply drive really fast,
not a continuous struggle with huge amounts of power." ( :) Ed. )
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AUDIs in competition, upcoming events
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SCCA PRO RALLY/HILLCLIMB RESULTS (unofficial results)
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A new world record was set by Paul Chioniere, 6 minutes 4X seconds
in the new S2 Turbo Quattro Coupe. It was a close battle between Paul
in the S2 and a Sierrea Cosworth. They were only 2 seconds apart after
their first runs. Official results to follow.
QUATTRO CLUB AUTOCROSS & TIME TRIALS
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Lime Rock Motorsport Park, Lime Rock CT
August 16-18th. All Quattros and Audis are welcome. Includes driver's
school and skidpad used by the Skip Barber Racing School and time-trials
on the road course. Contact the Quattro Club at 612-938-3967 for more info.
Admission FREE for spectators.
SCCA PRO RALLY
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MAINE FOREST PRO RALLY
December 3-5th, Rumford ME, rally headquarters
This is the REAL THING and the final event of the 1993 PRO RALLY season.
NOT TO BE MISSED! Admission FREE for spectators.
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AUDIs in competition, results:
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SCCA PRO RALLY
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Round 1/Wild West Opener, WA, April 23-25, '93 (top 3 in class)
OPEN 1. John Buffum/Jeff Becker/Audi S-2 (90 Coupe Quattro 20V Turbo) (2:14:35)
2. Carl Merrill/Jon Wickens/Ford (2:18:03)
3. J.Richard Corley/Martin Headland/Mitsubitchy (2:19:23)
Round 2/Rim of the World, Palmdale CA, May 14-15 (top 3 in class)
OPEN 1. Paul Choiniere/Jeff Becker/Audi S-2 (2:50:24)
2. Chad DiMarco/Erick Hauge/Subaru Legacy (2:53:55)
3. Jeff Zwart/Tony Sircombe/Porsche Carrera (2:58:07)
SCCA DIVISIONAL PRO RALLY
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Fenceline 3, San Bernadico CA, April 10 (top 4 in class)
OPEN 1. Bawden/Eclipse (14:43)
2. Tavares/Toy FX (15:03)
3. R. Brasil/Quattro (15:36)
4. J. Brasil/Quattro (15:43)
Rim Divisional 2, Palmdale CA, May 15 (top 3 in class)
OPEN 1. Bawden/Coatsworth/Mitsubitchy Eclipse (2:03:19)
2. Jardevall/Karleson/Saab 99 (2:04:43)
3. Brasil/Nunes/Audi Quattro (2:08:01)
SCCA NATIONAL TOUR (unofficial results)
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Boston MA, Bayside Exposition Center, July 11 & 11 (top 3 in class)
Day 1:
HS 1. B. Reeves/Dodge Colt (mitsubitchy) (43.0xx)
2. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (43.182)
3.
Day 2:
HS 1.
2.
3.
DNS G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (DNS due to conflict w/NASCAR @ NHIS)
OVERALL:
HS 1.
2.
3.
SCCA REGIONAL SOLO II
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Solo Time Solo, Salina Kansas, April 23-35
HS 1. Carl Zelion/Audi (139.826)
SCCA DIVISIONAL SOLO II
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Boise Divisional, Boise Idaho, April 17, '93
HS 1. James Herrud/Audi 4000
SCCA NEDIV SOLO II
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Event #1/Horseneck Beach, MA, April 11, '93 (top 3 in class)
HS 1. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (32.0686)
2. J. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (35.7264)
3. Abdalian/Toyota Tercel (37.1718)
Event #2/Orange Airport, Orange MA, April 25, '93 (top 3 in class)
HS 1. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (61.899)
2. J. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (68.062)
3. Miller/Toyota Celica GT (81.335)
Event #3/MA Safety Council, W. Boylston MA, May 2, '93 (top 3 in class)
HS 1. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (35.113)
2. Miller/Toyota Celica GT (35.463)
3. J. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (39.091)
Event #4/Agusta Civic Center, Agusta ME, May 23, '93 (top 3 in class)
HS 1. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (44.656)
NESCC (New England Sports Car Club)
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Event #1/Orange Airport, Orange MA, April 18, '93 (top 3 in class)
HS 1. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (57.243)
2. Draper/Saab 99 (61.429)
3. J. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (61.566)
Event #2/Orange Airport, Orange MA,
PRO-ES 1. Besso/VW GTI (44.385)
PRO-HS 2. G. Powell/Audi 4000 Quattro (46.311)
PRO-DS 3. Leverone/Honda (49.034)
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AUDIs of interest FOR SALE:
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AUDI QUATTRO COUPE, 1985, 1 of 75, many mods, very fast, xlnt. cond,
$18,000. 303-893-8800 or 303-691-8995. CO
AUDI Quattro cpes, '83 (2) Gobi Beige, 9K, 8" fact. whls w/P7s, $12.9K;
Mars Red, 48K, BBS, NCTs, $14.9K. Buying home must sell/best offers
313-445-3980; 589-3600 MI
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AUDIs **WANTED**
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AUDI Quattro Wagon, 5000/100/200, turbo or non-turbo
Around $5000.00, NE area, condition more important than miles
AUDI 4000 Quattro, early model (82/83), stripper, no sunroof, etc.
Around $2000. Rough body/paint/interior OK.
Call glen at 1-800-526-8255 x767 or email powell@interlan.interlan.com
1985 or 1986 AUDI COUPE Quattro -- low miles (86? Ed.)
Excellent condition. No re-paints.
919-676-9404/e.; 361-4164/d. NC
-glen, Vorsprung durch Technik!