iltis

[fred smith <smitty@mhv.net>]

J, The Iltis  appeared in 1978 and was the first vehicle to use the 
hollow shaft gearbox thus eliminating the large x-fer case transmissions 
always associated with 4-wheel drive.The Iltis system became the platform 
for the Audi quattro drive system. The SOC I5 engine appeared in 1976 
with 136hp. Before the Iltis Auto Union made the DKW Munga,three 
cylinders and 40 hp 2stroke. It did NOT win any rally championships.At 
this time the 4 ring mark was owned by Daimler-Benz AG.Trying to follow 
the audi history, Auto Union,DKW,NSU,Benz is sort of like looking into a 
bowl of alphabet soup that has been recently stirred.I realize this is 
not need to know info.Just a little "color commentary".
SmittyJDolan2109@aol.com wrote:
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> Found this exchange on the Land Rover Owner Daily Digest, which deals
> primarily with older 'series' type of LR's. Anything know anything about it?
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> > Another thought that comes to mind is that the Bombardier Iltis military
> vehicle uses the VW Engine (petrol) and Audi quattro transmission. Anyone out
> there have experience with the Iltis?
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