Re: A3/cont'd, various other Audi things

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

> wheel by Melber has been jointly developed with plastics giant BASF, and
> weighs about 30% less than the same wheel in alloy. It's just gained TuV
> approval and the manufacturer is negotiating with Audi, VW, Mercedes and
> BMW about the use of this wheel on future models. What's next, plastic
> engines? Is this the start of the Revell-kit car era?

As I recall, the limited-edition Dodge Shelby CSX came with composite wheels
and a variable-vane turbo ... also, Polimotor makes a plastic motor that has
found a home in some racing cars but it's not cheap.

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