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

["Joseph Rae" <quattro@ptinet.net>]

hmm the 4000 has 10mph bumpers, as well as side impact beams, atleast it
does from 85 on
Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alexander van Gerbig" <Audi_80@email.msn.com>
To: <Kwattro@aol.com>
Cc: "Quattro List" <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Crash Test Results for Older Audis, and a Dodge Colt


>     The 4k and the 80 are quite a bit different.  At least this is what my
> Audi 80 history tells me.  The 4k has a different chassis in my memory.
80
> has side impact beams, 5/10 mph bumpers, and procon/ten.  4k had none of
> those.  The 80 was a whole new car, or my Audi 80 History in my site is
> totally wrong.  I know my car has the procon system, retracts the belts if
> the engine/trans is pushed inwards towards the cabin.  Maybe that made it
> safer?
>
> Regards,
>
> Alexander van Gerbig -- '88 Audi 80
>
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