Re: sport quattro & S2 (was RE: ur-quattro)

[Dave Eaton <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>]

..>From: Reiner Fink <reinerf@microsoft.com>
..>Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 14:24:14 -0700
..>Subject: sport quattro & S2 (was RE: ur-quattro)
..>
..>Wow. Speaking of these (sport quattros), how many exist worldwide? 

about 180.

current prices seem to be around $usd 75k

..>
..>I didnt know what the sport was (now I do) but the only other audi that
..>I dont know really what it is the s2 (yes, I have read dan's faq, but
..>im still confused). What is the S2?
..>
..> -reiner

the s2 was the coupe with the il-5 turbo and quattro.  it was based on the coupe to
keep costs down but they had a lot of trouble initially fitting the il-5 under the hood.
sms (germany) did the initial conversion.  the ur-q was a lot more specialist in the sense
that it was initially designed for group b rallying and so had a lot more "tune-ability" built
into the configuration.  it was also much stiffer than the s2.  the s2 had a strengthened 
coupe gearbox, a deeper front air-dam, uprated brakes and white dials.  it's full name
was audi coupe 2.2 turbo quattro s2.  it was modified in 1994 with a 6 speed box, and
stronger engine with overboost (230hp, 380nm torque).  the suspension was stiffened 
and the servotronic steering was deleted.  0-60 in 5.7.

the s2 is quicker than the ur-q 20v, quieter, more comfortable, ergonomic and roomier.  it 
has a better gear change (although the original 5-speed box was simply a strengthened coupe 
box, rather than the unique unit in the ur-q).

the ur-q is quicker over a twisty road, more entertaining, stronger and has heaps more 
charisma.  it is probably also a better investment.  it is assured of it's place in the annals
of automotive history as the first successful awd supercar.

-dave
'93 s2
'90 ur-q