Re: A4 Euro vs. US performance?

[ROBGoldie@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/30/97 9:58:10 AM, you wrote:

<<Are the Euro 2.8Q's really more powerful and more efficient?  I'm
assuming the Euro cars are equipped with catalytic converters.... What
else could account for the discrepency, other than bravado by the UK
Audi rep?>>

The European A4 has the new 30 valve 2.8 litre engine which produces 193 hp/
207 lb-ft torque.  Indeed it is more "powerful and efficient".  The U.S is
supposed to get the 30 valver by this coming Fall.  I have heard that Audi
had problems with the timing chain breaking (due to the increased stress of
 5 valves/cylinder) and wanted to fix this problem before sending the engine
here.

Rob Goldie