nomenclature

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <199610020505.BAA13327@host.osha.igs.net> "Lino M. Valadas" writes:

> I have a question regarding the model abriviations use by most.   What is a
> urQ?

"ur" is a German prefix meaning "original".  The ur-quattro is the original 
quattro.

When it came out, it was the only quattro - hence "quattro" was enough.  In the 
UK, "I drive a quattro" still has a unique meaning - an ur-quattro.

On this list, "quattro" seems to mean any Audi with AWD.

We "real" quattro owners don't mind, though.  At least, not much.

 
--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club