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Re: Quattro debate
bellis@ensr.com sez:
> I am not looking to run circles around Porsche c-4's or anything, but I
> would like to have enough power to get out of my own way, and if possible,
> take out a mustang or camaro on the way. ( hence I am considering the 200
> Quattro, and buying a chip )
>
> Basically the benefits of the coupe are
> 1 20v engine - torque sucks, but better HP, higher redline, no turbo lag
> 2 smaller - less weight, less mass to accelerate, better cornering
> 3 a coupe - chicks dig coupes
As the owner of a '91 coupe, I guess I should comment:
1) 20v engine is OK, but only "works" in a powerband of 3100-6200 RPM.
2) Maybe a smaller body, but the 20v 90 Q is lighter, though the Coupe is
geared better for acceleration. Optimum may well be a 20v 90 Q with Coupe
gearing -- not infeasible.
3) 2 doors has its advantages!
> Benefits of the 200
> 1 turbo engine - easily upgradible, don't have to take off 15% HP for
> altitude
> 2. larger - can put more stuff in it, Subwoofers, snowboards, crates
> of beer, stuff..you know..
> 3. not as sporty - doesn't scream 'Arest me NOW!' to cops
> - doesn't scream 'race me!' at stop lights
1) Absolutely -- engine work to improve perf on the 20v coupe motor will
be a) very hard, and b) cost a small fortune.
2) Bigger is better?
3) The coupe has a very high stealth factor, too -- especially for a 2 door
car.
I can't really comment on the 200 (never driven one), but I can say that the coupe
is a very nice all-around coupe. The power is OK for a sports car (you definitely
won't blow away any of the cars you mention in a drag race, tho), and the
handling is very good out of the box. In fact, it is very hard to improve on
the out of the box car overall -- any improvements are going to come at the
expense of something else.
-frank
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