Re: 1.8 turbo Passat tuned by ABT

[Mack Fraser <mfraser@usit.net>]

Scott Stiles wrote:

> FYI, in answering part of my own question, here's
> some weight statistics
> that y'all might find interesting:
>
> M3 Sedan:       3175lb, 240hp, 236lb/ft,
> 5.7s 0-60
> A41.8tqm        3130lb, 150hp, 155lb/ft,
> 8.1s 0-60
> A41.8tqm abt    3130lb? 250hp, ???lb/ft, 6.5s 0-62
> A42.8qm 3228lb, 172hp, 184lb/ft, 7.8s 0-60
>
> by the way, the performance are manufacturers statistics.
>
> Scott.
> scottst@microsoft.com
  Scott,

You think the slower times might be a result of the 4 wheel drive and the
wider rubber?

Just a guess.

Later

Mack