Re: 540i v M3 v A4Q

[Fringe Ryder <fringe@ai.net>]

At 12:41 PM 22-09-96 -0400, you wrote:
>
>>The bottom line is, as I have posted before but have yet to get any replies
>>except "wait for the turbo model", that the A4Q just doesn't have the power
>>to suit me.  I want more under the hood.  Anyone have experience with the
>>A4Q chip?  Other toys?  Please let me know.  Thanks.
>>
>
>The latest Motor Trend (I know, not exactly a paragon of reliable
>information) sez '97 A4Qs will have the 30 valve version of the 2.8 liter V6
>(it also claims it is still a SOHC design, go figure) which produces similar
>output to that of the 328's engine.  A performance chip should easily take
>power over 200 (from 193) and torque to around 220 (from 207).  Tuning
>potential is still less than the turbo 1.8, but if you'd rather not fiddle
>too much, and aren't crazy about turbo lag, you might be better off waiting
>a couple more months.
>
>Andrew Speer
>

I believe Motor Trend is wrong.  I have a 97 A4Q on order, been on order
since mid August.  The dealer meeting was about ten days ago.  The dealer
tells me that the 1.8T will be "orderable" in the beginning of '97, and that
a few might show before then, but that the 30 valve V6 won't be orderable
for another 13 months - next November - for U.S. customers.

Regards