Re: A3 DEBUT???

[tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv)]

>Date: Thu, 5 Sep 1996 13:48:52 +0200
>To:EVNMOFO <evnmofo@thorin.instanet.com>
>From:tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv)
>Subject:Re: A3 DEBUT???
>
>Hi there!
>
>The upcoming A3 will indeed be based upon the floorpan of the
>yet-to-be-introduced Golf Mk.4. This car will, says Audi, not be sold in
>the US. The engines offered at introduction will be A4 units: 1.6, 1.8,
>1.8T and 1.9TDI. As it has a transverse engine it will not be able to use
>the quattro system, but it will use the VW synchro 4WD unit instead. It
>will come in three-door shape initially, with three trim levels, with
>names, like those that Mercedes uses. If you're interested in what it
>looks like, you can see it on Audi Germany's 'web site (www.audi.de if I
>recall correctly) It will go on sale this month I think, and nearly all
>reports so far have been favourable. Its main competitor will be the BMW 3
>Compact, a low cost three-door hatch version of the 3-series. The reports
>seemed to agree that BMW will have to do some serious thinking if they
>want to stand a chance against the A3...
>
>Tom
>1988 80 1.8S FWD (soon to have a new windscreen after encounter with rock)
>
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>From: EVNMOFO <evnmofo@thorin.instanet.com>
>Date: Wed, 04 Sep 1996 15:34:45 -0700
>Subject: A3 DEBUT???
>
>I have heard from some friends that Audi is planning the release of the
>A3 model, which is supposed to be a VW GTI in Audi clothing and trim...
>I understand that the premiere showing of this car will take place at the
>German Auto Show sometime this month (September.)   Does anyone have any
>info on the A3?   Will it have the VR6?   What's it all about Audi?
>Any info would be appreciated.
>Thanks
>Sky
>

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