Re: 1.8 turbo Passat tuned by ABT

[Kwattro@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-05-01 19:35:06 EDT, you write:

<< d like to shoot for mid-to-low 6s 0-60
 times with my 1.8t. I'd like to know what HP level I
 should be planning for.
 
 Scott.
  >>


Yeah, OK Mr. Dreamland.  We'll have your twin turbo 2.8 30v A4 quattro ready
in the morning.  The Abt car hits 60 in 6.5  I would classify this as
"mid-to-low 6s 0-60"  If you want the speed, you gotta pay the price.  You
were not impressed with the Abt car?  Go back and read the article, and then
tell me what impresses you, because this car sure knocks the wind outta me.
 0-60 isn't everything, and if Abt thought it was, they would put higher
gears in the car so that top speed would be 80 mph, but it would hit 60 in
2.5 secs.  But the Abt car can hit 175 mph.  With the 1.8 turbo.  With 250
hp.  Not many M3's out there can hit 175, I seriously doubt any of the 4
cylinder models.  And Abt did this all, plus the suspension, wheels, paint,
interior, and general trim.  

Carter Johnson
Kwattro@aol.com