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Re: 4000Q Vs ur-Q
On 14 Mar 1995 glen.powell@smc.com wrote:
> OK, I've bit the bait, I'll give it try:
>
> 160/200 HP Vs 115/136HP stock (US/ROW)
No question cooler!
> superior brakes
I thought they were the same?!?!
> superior suspension
> superior lighting (US models)
Hmmmm thought for sure the same as 4000
> superior ignition (crank-fired Hall-effect)
> superior SS 2 1/2" exhaust
> standard leather interior
Prefer velour beleive it or not.
> superior OEM tyres & wheels (15x8" on some ur-Qs)
> superior styling (IMFO)
> superior exclusivity
> 5-lug Vs 4-lug hubs & wheels
> very handsome flared fenders easily accommodate 225 tyres
> kevlar decklid
why do they rust? ;)
> oil cooler
> auxiliary radiator
> 24.x gal fuel tank
> hand-built construction homologation special
> superior collectability, rarity and a rich, successful competition
> history including too many
> championships to list
> Ferdinand Piech's personal car for 2+ years (black) (OK, I'm reaching now
> :)
>
> This is from someone who owns and *loves* both the ur-Q and the 4000Q,
> presently owning
> an '85 ur-Q and an '84 & 4000Q, and having owned '85 and 2x '86 4000Qs
> and *loved* them all.
> Clearly, they both have their benefits, I use the '84 4000Q as my winter
> "beater" and SCCA NER
> SOLO II HS '93 Championship autocross car, the ur-Q is relegated to
> "sunny-day" use only now, though it was my sole transport from '87 'till
> 93.
>
> I'm sure I missed quite a number of additional unique features of the
> ur-Q and I'm also sure I'll be both corrected and flamed. (welcomed,
> corrections that is, hold the flames! :)
>
> Vorsprung durch Nof'nhatchback, (I like that!)
>
> -glen
>
Now I see! I didnt mean to post the orignal to be sarcastic.. I really
didnt know! Now I know! THanks... now I really want one. :)
Thanks!
Bob
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