Underpowered Audi Touring Cars??

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <Mon, 19 May 97 16:56:04 PDT_1@ccm.fm.intel.com> Byas U Nambisan writes:

> I've been following the Touring Car results (particularly BTCC) and noticed that
> the A4s have not been performing too well.  Are they underpowered vs the 
> competition?  Would appreciate inputs from anyone who's had a chance to see the 
> races live or have any info.

The Audis have a 95kg weight penalty and are also not allowed to use their 5-
valve per cylinder head.
 
I notice that both cars have a sticker across the windshield - "Heavyweight 
Champions"

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club