Re: AUDI S3

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

ti@amb.org (Ti Kan) wrote:

>There is a V5 engine in the VW lineup that fits in the A platform
>chassis...  (more appropriately named the VR5).  Perhaps it could be
>developed into a 5-valve version with turbo?  That would be an interesting
>one.

I've not heard of anyone trying this. According to the reviews, the V5
(that's what they call the VR5 in Europe) is not really a free-revving
engine.
>
>The VR engine's space-saving staggered cylinder bore configuration is
>proving to be an ultra-versatile modular building block for all sorts
>of neat new engines, like the Bugatti's upcoming W18, or the Bentley's
>future W16, a W12 in a Porsche SUV, or a V10 TDI...

Yup, great engine. But perhaps not the tuners' favourite... that must be
the 1.8T. What's the maximum amount of power they managed to wring out of
that for the road? 400 bhp?

Tom