Re: Future......

[Eliot Lim <eliot@u.washington.edu>]

On Tue, 30 Jan 1996, Anthony K.B. Chan wrote:
> 
> I was watching Motorweek on the weekend, they were saying that the Audi A3
> will initially available in a 3 doors configuration and and then a 5 
> doors models. An AWD version will be available but instead of the 
> quattro drive it will use the VW Synchro system since Audi A3 is based on 
> the 4th generation Golf platform. They didn't say what kind engine is 
> available on the A3. 

the usual 4 cylinder units, plus the VR5 and the VR6.  i think the US
will only get the VR6 and the slightly smaller VR5.

who sez the 5 is dead?

too bad they chose not to use the A4's multilink front suspension.


> > When I was home a coupla weekends ago, my brother (BMW employee) said 
> > Audi was looking for a good spot in the Southeastern US to build a new 
> > plant.  Any scoops on this?.  


hmm, they already have a big plant in mexico, why would they want 
another one so close with labor costs that are higher?


eliot