In a message dated 97-08-09 09:40:49 EDT, you write: << K - Kompressor (supercharger) --Andrew Buc, Seattle, WA; 09-Aug-97, 06:03 >> R...racing. (ie, 300/190 SLR) E also stood for economy on the 190E, I was told by my dealer. Of course, they also told me the audi 4000 4E was a 5 cylinder, 5 speed.. Sure....at least he got the 5 speed part right. Carter J Kwattro@aol.com