RE: Ugly wagons (Audi's competition)

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

	On Tuesday, April 14, 1998 7:45 PM, Brett said;

	>The 5000 turbo automatic was faster than the manual in the 0-60
by >about .2
	>seconds if I remember right.  Why?  Throttle never closes, so
turbo stays
	>spooled up.

	Really?  Does anyone have confirmation on this, including 1/4
mile data, etc.?  I'm curious.  I have a 5 speed turbo non-Q, and there
is very little written about this car in U.S. trim.  I can say that
having driven an automatic first, my seat 'o da pants impression was the
manual was quicker.  But, no solid numbers.  Would this also mean the
auto is faster than the Q?  I thinkin', the non-Q's are a bit lighter,
but may lose an edge in torque delivered to the ground.  Not trying to
start a Q vs. Non-Q war, OK?  Just curious.
	TIA,

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Gary M. Lewis
1986 5000   CS Turbo 5 Speed   194,000 miles (and counting...)
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