Re: Gear ratios

[Mike Walder <miwa@premier.co.uk>]

>
>In a message dated 97-05-10 04:55:49 EDT, you write:
>
><< Considering the 2.1l 5 banger in the Coupe GT was only good to 105mph 
> (BTDT) I doubt that the 90 hp 4 would go faster than the lighter GT with 
> 15 more ponies........
> 
>  >>
>
>
>Well, don't know about you, but I do know the following...Most of the
>VW/Audis with that engine top out around 110.  This includes my car, 1986
>Golf (Before the crunch!)  And my mechanics 2 audi 4000's (both of which were
>pulling above 100...) Now, since that amount of weight difference (300 pounds
>or so) would only effect acceleration, then top speed should stay about the
>same.  Also, I believe that the Coupe GT's top speed was closer to 115, last
>I knew...
>
>Kwattro
>

I think my manual states that top speed is gained in 4th and is about 115.
Car is an A100 with the 2144cc 5 pot.  I've never tried this though for fear
of a large explosion followed by immediate lack of power :-).  I could do
about 105 in top.  But of course with a poorly functioning injection system
this is no longer possible :-(

Mike

P.S.  Anybody know of any independent Mitsubishi Owner Clubs, US or UK?
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