Re: Audi Models (Coupe & 4Kq)

[ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr)]

> <<1) 2.2L 110hp version, and 2) 2.3L 130hp version.>>
> Minor correction: 1.5) 2.2L 115hp version in 4kq due to better exhaust
> manifold design-also less prone to warpage and asscociated head stud pulling.

Yep.  I don't know if it matters about warpage, though.  I've never heard
of any NA Coupes/4Ks with such problems.  (not stressed enough, maybe?) 
 
> Hmm...have you lived with both at the same time yet Eric? I know you love the
> Coupe GT (as you should-they are GREAT cars)...

Nope, so I cannot have a really objective opinion.  Still, I think the
'87 Coupe GT with the 130hp engine must accelerate faster than the '87 4Kq
(unless the rumors of a 2.3L 4Kq are true).  It is lighter and has +15hp.  
 
> Then, with your affinity towards the Coupe GT
> you will find yourself truly lusting for an ur-q (as do I).

Oh, I do lust for an ur-q, just decided I cannot really afford one (after
some VERY hard deliberation about an '84, recently).

> We seem to (I
> hope politely!!!) disagree though as I bought my Coupe GT on a whim as a
> cheap fun extra car. 

I have always been interested in getting a Coupe GT and 4Kq on the same
track for a head-to-head comparison.  In discussions with Luis Marques, a
friend with an '87 4Kq, we decided that the Coupe GT would have a little
advantage in the straights because it was lighter, but the 4Kq had a bigger
advantage in the curves.  You have had significant driving time in each
car, so what do you think?  

In real-world driving, though, you would probably not notice the
acceleration difference.  In that case, quattro would be the dominant
factor.  Still, the Coupe looks so much _nicer_ than the 4Kq, IMHO (I
am not real fond of sedans).  What I wouldn't give for a European-type
Coupe Quattro (Coupe body with 4Kq running gear, what a combo!)...

However, if I could find myself a nice 4Kq for sale around here, I might be
swayed to your opinions on it.  :)  

Later,
Eric
'85 Coupe GT
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