Re: NHTSA Crash Test Results for Audi 1985-1989 ?

[Michael LaRosa <76761.1444@compuserve.com>]

>
>What design changes were made to reduce the HIC for the driver in their
>1989 100?  And, along the same lines, why did the "FL" injury criteria
>get worse with the 100?  Is the 100/200 a significantly redesigned car
>from the 5000 (same question about the 80/90 versus 4000)?  

The 89 100/200 has a completely redesigned interior.  The exterior got
flush door handles. That's the only obvious difference I've seen, there
may be more changes.......

>I thought
>that the model "name" change occurred to avoid associations with the
>unintended acceleration publicity.

That I'm sure was probably most of it :-)



Mike L,
76761.1444@compuserve.com
89 100 Sedan
89 100 Avant