Re: Trans-am quattro?

[JShadzi@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/19/99 12:59:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ti@amb.org 
writes:

<< Audi entered the SCCA Trans Am series in 1988 with the 200 turbo quattro
 sedan race car.  It is a unusual in that it is production unit-body based,
 with extensive bracing.  This is unlike most other Trans Am cars which
 have full fledged tube frame chassis.  The 200q cars were powered by
 the race version of the 2.1 liter I5 10V engine putting out 510hp.  It
 is down in power and heavier than... >>

    Great explanation Ti!  I would recommend getting some of the old videos 
too to really get a feel for what these cars were capable of.  The chill 
factor was HUGE for me at Monteray when they were lapping the track!!  The 
first thing I heard, from a distance, was the distinct wastegate chirping, 
then the wail of the I5-definitely the most pasionate automotive moment of my 
life!  BTW, I work with a couple of these cars over my shoulder, and one of 
their engines on a stand outside my office...it was part of my salary and 
compensation!   ;)
Javad Shadzi