In a message dated 98-06-05 21:36:08 EDT, you write: << The "rumor" was started by Audi- their product and sales literature states unequivocally that the 5 speed was a new option on 1991 model year V8s, unavailable on model year(s) prior to that. Bryan >> Just like the 2.3 liter NG engines in 87 4000Q's that don't exist!!