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Re: 80 vs 90

Rick H. Louie writes:
> > Anyone know what the difference is between an 80 and a 90.  They look the
> > same and can both have 4 or 5 cyl engines.
>
> In the U.S., starting in 1988, the 80 models had a 4cyl in the fwd
> version and the 80Q had the 5cyl.  All 90's had the 5cyl in both the fwd
> and quattro, plus an increased trim level, including body colored front
> and rear spoiler.  Then in 1991 (don't quote me on this) Audi did away
> with the 90 nomenclature and just kept the 80 with different trim
> levels.  Can anyone dispute this, or verify this?

This is correct, except that the 1988-90 90 FWD automatic models came
with the 4 cylinder 2.0.  In 1993 the 80 name was dropped for the U.S.
and the new 90 was introduced with the new nose, new rear end, and
V6 engine.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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