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Re: 91 V8Q



On Mon, 29 Apr 1996, Arun Rao wrote:

> 	Y'know, those are mighty big numbers: I've never driven
> 	a V8, but this car must haul serious a**! Essentially
> 	the same body and drive-train as my 200Q, but with lots
> 	more hp and torque.

Remember, it weighs 400lbs more than the '91 200.  With the pre '91's, it 
was even more of a difference.
 
> 	Mind you, I *love* the turbo I-5 -- nothing like
> 	the sound of that engine in full song -- but the V8
> 	does sound like one hell of a car.

According to Eliot, the V8 sounds WAYYYY better than the 5 banger.  I can 
believe that.  The 5 (at least the non turbos) makes funny noises over 
4000 rpm.