Re: Crash Test Results for Older Audis, and a Dodge Colt

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Kwattro@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 99-12-09 22:38:23 EST, you write:
> <<  I am glad to see my 80 performed well, although the older Audis were
>  cracker boxes on wheels I see. >>
> 
> I really doubt the results between a 80, a 4000, and a 5000 would look like 
> that, although it is possible.  For all intents and purposes, the 4000 and 
> the 80 are almost the same car, and a doubt that frontal impact structural 
> rigidity was up 400% over the 4000.  Although, I could be wrong.

The 80/90 type 89 body has been stiffened over the type 81/85, but
the majority of the improved crash test score probably came from
the Procon-Ten system which was added to the type 89.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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