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Roadmap to Understanding Audi



I've only been a list member for a few months and my '89 200 is my first
Audi so there are many Audi references that I don't understand - such as
UFO, for instance.  Also, I don't understand the fundamental differences
between the many models and engines offered.  How are the S-series
different from the 100, 200, 80, 90, etc cars?  I looked in the Quattro
archives and noted that Alasdair Mackintosh proposed a FAQ and provided
a format that looked in part like this:
                   Frequently Asked Questions
                                for Audis


                          Very crude first draft

                           by Alasdair Mackintosh
                           (mackinto@ug.eds.com)


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    be correct, the authors accept no responsibility for any losses
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Section 1 - General Questions

    1.1 Who makes Audis?

        [Stuff about VAG. Maybe some details of the history of
         the company. Contact addresses?]

    1.2 Are they reliable?

        [Well?]

    1.3 What is a Quattro?

    1.4 What is an Ur-Quattro?

    1.5 What was the 'unintended acceleration' business all about?

    1.6 Further sources of informarion.

        [This list. The VW group and FAQ. Magazines]

    1.7 How much does Andrew's cat really weigh?

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Section 2 - Model Details

    [Brief summaries of the various different models available.
    I.e.

        Ur Quattro
        Old 80/4000
        Coupe
        Old 100/5000
        New 80
        New 90
        New 100
        New 200
        V8
        S2
        S4
        A8
        etc...

I don't find further mention of a FAQ.  Is there a web location that
explains the nuances of this marque?

Larry