Audi 5000CD

[dhuddles@gandalf.ca (David Huddleson)]

>   
> Regarding some random model/nomenclature questions......
>   
> The Audi 5000 CD was the diesel version of the newer generation
> Audi 5000 C3 model, sold only in Canada.  This car was unique to
> Canada in North American markets due to the large price differential
> between diesel and petrol in Canada.   This differential still
> exists today, and VW Canada traditionally sells over 20% of its
> products as diesels. In Quebec, the number is closer to 40%.
>   
> The 5000 CD is a very rare animal, it was only sold in 1984 in
> Canada.
> Eric Carlson
> VW AP HK
>   

No, no no!!! The CD is NOT a diesel version. 5000 turbo's were sold in the 
USA as 5000CS, and in Canada as 5000CD. Quattros were simply 5000CS quattro
(in USA) or 5000CD quattro (in Canada). The CD designation was used on the
turbocharged 5000 models through 1988 in Canada but was only for gasoline
engine. Very very few diesel Audi 5000's came into Canada in 1984, and I think
none after that year. The previous model Audi 5000 (boxy shape) did have
a turbo diesel model that  sold quite well in 1982-83.

David Huddleson

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