RE: A4 tales

[ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr)]

> BTW, isn't Christian's FWD and thus lighter than a q? Partial explanation for 
> phenom, I guess.

>50% less drivetrain-induced power loss on the FWD compared to the Q, too, no?

However, the 1.8t quattro has lower gearing to make up for the "detrimental"
effects of the AWD drivetrain.  I think the well-designed 1.8t is the reason
for the "phenominal cosmic power".  ;-)

Later,
Eric
'85 Coupe GT
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