Re: a4 1.8 turbo 20V coming to US

[tomh@metrics.com (Tom Haapanen)]

>> The I4t is a good addition to the A4. The V6 is short on performance [...]

Chris Palmer wrote:
> Well, when I took an A4Q 2.8 5-speed for a test drive I was quite
> impressed with the mid-range performance. It was typically slow off
> the line but passing acceleration in second and third was very
> strong, stronger than my old 91 Coupe Q (subjective measurement
> only).

It appears that people's appetites have grown considerably since ten years
ago, though, and 172 hp is no longer considered sufficient for this size of
car.  Personally, while I certainly don't have any problem with more
power, I definitely don't find the A4 2.8 to be anemic.

> Does anybody know what the weight difference is between the V6 and
> I4t versions of the A4Q??

60 kg (130 lbs) in European trim.

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