Re: 1.8 turbo Passat tuned by ABT

[Scott Stiles <scottst@microsoft.com>]

As I sit here waiting for my 1.8tqm, I have a question regarding what I
think are [relatively] slow 0-60 times for tweaked 1.8ts.

I remember reading about the ABT A41.8t in European Car, supposedly
with 250hp, and scratching my head at the 6.5s 0-60 (or was it 100kph?)
I would think that this car should be quite a bit quicker than this with
250hp. I've also heard data on mid-7s 0-60 with the ~190hp "chip
upgrade".
For instance, the US-spec M3 w/240hp is turning 0-60
in ~5.9s. My Corrado SLC came very close to the 6.5s mark with
178hp & FWD...

Any thoughts? Is this due to the lack of low-end torque? Does the
powerplant become "peaky" when boosted to this level? Is the 
1.8t heavier than an M3?

Thanks,
Scott Stiles
scottst@microsoft.com
'97? A41.8tqm (2-3wks out)


\Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:13:14 -0400 (EDT)
\From: Kwattro@aol.com
\Subject: Re: 1.8 turbo Passat tuned by ABT 
\
\In a message dated 97-04-30 03:11:59 EDT, you write:
\
\<< it's a Passat 1.8 Turbo with 240hp... As far as
\ I know, it's the same engine as the A4 1.8T, so that should be a
\ feasible modification for that car as well. >>
\
\
\Abt, run by Christian Abt or GTCC fame (he runs a A4), has already done
a 6.5
\tp sixty, 175mph screaming yellow A4 1.8 turbo with about 250 hp.
\
\Kwattro