Quattro vs Synchro

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <l03110708b0b97a5c6a0d@[207.172.150.74]> Unka Bart writes:

> > Besides different engine and suspension layouts, the main difference is
> > the Quattro uses a torsen type diff, while the Syncro uses a viscous
> > coupling to distibute power to the rear wheels.
> 
> First, my compliments to Brother Brian!  That sounds like a *nifty* project!!
> 
> But, alas, Brother Brian forgets that VW used the term "Syncro" for both
> the Quattro system used in the Quantum Syncro; and the viscous system, used
> in the Vannagon Syncro and the Rallaye Golf.
> 
> I know, I know.  Picky, picky, picky...

Yer kindly Ol' Unka Bart isn't half picky enough ... not all quattros used 
TORSENs.  Any US ur-quattros got 'em?

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club