Re: Is the Porsche 924 really an Audi?

[EICHSTEV@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-10-06 09:36:06 EDT, you write:

>I seem to
>remember hearing sometime ago that the engine in the Porsche 924 was derived
>from an Audi truck engine.  Now I have no idea if Audi even makes trucks,
>but I would be interested in knowing if the engine rumor is true.  Also, I
>may be bordering on herecy here, but did Audi and/or VW share any engine
>designs with Chrysler?  I ask because some time ago I was assisting a friend
>to repair his 85 LeBaron GTS, and I noticed his engine looked like an
>oversized VW 1.8L 8V.  Any thoughts?

Yup, its true 924's use an Audi engine.  I'm not positive, but it looks alot
like a 70's 100LS power plant.  I'm sure someone on the list knows all the
details and can tell you more than you would want to know about it.  BTW, AMC
also used Audi engines in the four cylinder Spirit models in the late 70's.
 Hmmm, some Jeep mail cars used them also.

As to the LeBaron GTS, my folks had one and no, it's not a VW engine.  VW did
supply 1.7L carb. engines for the Onmi/Horizon cars for a coupe of years, but
the LeBaron uses the Chrysler four.

HTH!

Steve Eiche 
Lakewood, CO
'82 Not So Ur q 3B2B (2.6L?)