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Re: AWD+

> Date:          Thu, 10 Apr 1997 19:38:23 -0400
> To:            quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> From:          Vytautas Reipa <vytas@erols.com>
> Subject:       Re: AWD+

> Just an idiotic question:
> 
> How in friggin hell can someone make a 5 cylinder V engine???!?!? Inline 5 I
> understand but a V??? This is beyond my comprehension. 
> 
> <><><><><><><><><><>
> Vytas Reipa
> Gaithersburg, MD
> 87 5k  166k
> 86 5kcst  104k
> <><><><><><><><><><>

The 5 cylinder V-6 is not actually "V" shaped.  It's shaped more like 
a pincushion.  Two of the cylinders have four valves,  the other two 
have five, for better breathing and high end torque.  The sixth 
cylinder has only one valve which acts as both intake and exhaust, 
reducing mechanical complexity which renders the engine quieter than 
its Mercedes or Bimmer competition.  The four valve pistons will have 
a timing belt, the five valves will have a chain.  The sixth will 
operate electronically through the ABS system. 

The biggest breakthrough will be the new quattro, it powers only the 
front wheels and if it senses loss of traction, it cuts off the fuel 
pump, so the driver can't lose control.

Vorsprung Durch Tecknik, baby!!!!!

 Jon




 
> 
> 
> At 05:05 PM 4/10/97 CDT, you wrote:
> >The Real Bob Myers said: 
> >
> >> Forgive me, but doesn't quattro mean *ALL* wheel drive?  Perhaps Audi's new
> >> two wheel drive will be rear wheel drive?
> >
> >Hell, I want REAL AWD!!  Get that spare working, too!!  Audi oughta 
> >be offering at least FIVE drive wheels!!!
> >
> >Shoot, with another axle and tire mounted in the middle of the trunk,
> >they could have a feature NO one else has!!  N' they kin power it 
> >from the leftover cylinder in that 5-cylinder V-6!
> >
> >Shoot fa'rr!!!
> >
> >
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