Re: V6 torque vs 1.8lt torque

[Bob Davis <bob@segNET.COM>]

>Two cars that I wish I could put together:  Any 5cylinder normally 
>aspirated quattro and the VR6 Volkswagen. The VR6 outperforms any of 
>the Audi V-6's that I have driven, but definitely above 3k rpm's.  
>That redline of 6500 sure is far away . . . Besides, sometimes its 
>nice to do 90 at 3600 rpm's in your driving gear . . . So whos gonna 
>figure a way to get VR6 power to all four wheels?
>
>

It's been done.  I posted a note to the list a few weeks ago about a guy
who had a VR6 motor in an 80/90 Quattro (in England, I think).

Also, the rest of the world enjoys the Golf Highline VR6 Synchro.  
Here's a little more information from the GTI list (second useful thing)
The ">>" aree the original posters, and the ">" lines are mine.  The 2.9
motor makes about 190 HP.
Prices exclusive of VAT.

>>Just thought I'd post this for the hell of it.  I just picked
>>up a Golf pricelist out of curiosity from the dealer...
>>
>>Golf VR6 Synchro Highline 2.9i
>>
>>Base price.............................DM49,300($29,520)
>>4 door w/electric.................................DM1565
>>A/C(Climatronic)..................................DM1065
>>2 Kopfstuetzen hinten?????(Anyone translate?)......DM195
>
>Rear passenger Head-restraints
>
>>'Gamma'8 spkr stereo system.......................DM1275
>>6 pack CD changer..................................DM935
>>Schiebe(whatever the hell that is-anyone know?)...DM1375
>
>Sunroof, it's short for Schiebedach.
>
>>Airbags............................................DM650 
>>Total...................................DM56360($33,748) 
>>
>>YIKES!!  Just thought you'd all be interested.  
>>
>
>Germans pay HUGE VAT (Value Added Tax) on cars.  I thought it would be more.
>
>
>>Kopfstuetzen hinten-are they cupholders?  ;-)  
>>
>
>If you had asked the dealer that, he'd probably have asked you to leave.
>
>

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