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Re: a4


On Thu, 10 Aug 1995, Roadside Attraction wrote:

> On Wed, 9 Aug 1995, Bob D'Amato wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Im really bummed. I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the A4 18.Turbo 
> > 20V (1996 I beleive), but then I read a review on this car in last months 
> > (?) Classic and sports car... and it got blasted...under powered, lousy 
> > suspension, mediocre handling... Is this true?  I was thinking of trading 
> > in my 20V, but...!
> > 
> > Bob
> 
> I have several articles on A4 and I must say most of them are favourable. 
> The 1.8Turbo has around 8.3 0-60 with 36mpg (figure by Car magazine) 
> doesn't sound crappy. The A4's handling and suspension were said to be 
> "above average in that class."
> 
Does anyone know if this performance figure is for 2WD or quattro. I believe
it is for the 2WD A4. The quattro A4 with ~3000 lbs will not be a performer
with a 1.8l turbo.
  - ed