coupe gt questions

["Linus D. Toy" <linust@interramp.com>]

can anyone provide me with "history" and details on the coupe and coupe gt
models sold in the US?  I have a buddy who is in the market for one;
thankfully he's asking his questions now, before he gets it (i seem to be
his mechanic of zero cost--that's ok, he's a decent set of hands when i need
help).  however, this is out of my area, so...

I know that in the US, they were available from the early '80s until MY
1987, that they parallel the 4000 fwd chassis, always had a 5 cylinder, some
of the later ones had the star-wars dash.  beyond that i'd have to ask other
questions...

for example, by MY, what were:
- designation change (when from coupe to coupe gt)
- interior changes?  did they parallel the 4000 series cars?
- engine displacements? ratings.  i recall something about their exhaust
manifold being more restrictive than the 4kcsq cars, so a slighlty lower
output for essentially the same motor.
- solid/hydraulic lifters?
- fuse box style?
- wheels, tires (styles, sizes)
- significant options
- current market values
- anything else he ought to know in advance (besides the classic Audi
foibles like electrical systems)

thanks!
--linus
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