Re: more A4T info

[orin@netcom.com (Orin Eman)]

> 
> After hearing all the rumors on what the 1997 A4T is all about, I decided 
> to visit the local Audi dealer.  I spoke to a sales person who drove the 
> manual transmission version at the Colorado orientation.  He claims that 
> the 5 speed AUTOMATICs are enroute to the dealers now and that the manual 
> transmission vehicles will be available in January.  The base price of 
> the front wheel drive with manual tranny will be 22,900 plus destination 
> charges (figure 1k more for the automatic).  This is includes a 
> cloth(velour) interior with manual seat adjustments,  Power windows, door 
> locks, climate control, basic stereo, and EDL (Audi's rendition of 
> traction control).  The all wheel drive option is 1600.  Options will be 
> a sport package which upgrades the wheels to 16", S4/S6 sport steering 
> wheel and sport seats.  The suspension will not be modified.  A sunroof 
> is extra and they are playing the package game (like American auto 
> manufacturers do).

Sports package is $1000, sunroof $1190.  The trip computer is back at $250.
Other figures match what I've been told.

> His driving impressions were that the A4T is quicker off the line but 
> looses it at higher speeds, compared to the present V6.  He felt the 
> turbo kick in at 2000 rpm.  He said it seemed a lot lighter and he 
> attributes this to the perceived handling improvement.  He seemed to 

1.8T is only about 100lb lighter, 3130 for the 5sp, so I hear, 3228 V5 5sp.
(these being the quattros).

> indicate that later in the spring the V6 will be upgraded to 197 HP.

doubt it myself.

Orin.