Re: "Special Build"

[esw5@postoffice2.mail.cornell.edu (Ernest Wong)]

[from Chris Idleman]
>My '87 Coupe is also a "Special Build" model.  I was under the impression
>that the car (built in July 87) was called "Special Build" because it has
>the 130hp engine from the 1988 Audi 90 (vs. the 110hp model from 1986 cars),
>as well as body color side mirror housings and rear spoiler.  It also has
>4 wheel disc brakes -- I'm not sure but I think that Coupes built before
>1/87 had rear drums.  Has anyone been able to provide a more definitive
>answer regarding the "Special Build" designation?
>
>                                        - Chris Idleman
>                                          '87 Coupe GT

Just to confuse the issue, the later series 87 5000 had the 2.3 (130HP)
engine. I got stuck with the 2.2 (110Hp). But I still have trouble keeping
under the speed limit.

Ernest Wong
email: esw5@cornell.edu