Re: VW-Volvo Merger?

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

In message <199807031845.LAA24008@hawk.prod.itd.earthlink.net> Michael Zamarocy writes:

> As to the rumor that Audi just wants to sell Cosworth, I hope they don't!
> Imagine the engines we could get in the next generation of Audi's if they
> come from Cosworth! Hell, that engine was even able to turn a mundane
> Escort into a screaming Rallye Car!

The MK I Escort was a pretty good chassis to begin with, and Costin &
Duckworth was only one of tuners many to make it move quickly.

As for them breathing on Audi engines - I'd rather have an I5 than
a Cosworth BDA anyway.

Small matter of reliability and length of life.  I have 157000 miles
coming up on the ur-quattro, and it still sees off most Cosworth
products.

Bear in mind that Cosworth has contracts with Ford that give Ford
access to Cosworth technology in return for $$$.  If Cosworth is part
of Audi - can Audi technology fall under the terms of the "hand it all
over" agreement between Cosworth and Ford?

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