[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] re: european quattro changes
Well, now that I'm home and have my collection of magazines and books with me, I will now present a more complete list of the technical evolution of the great Audi Quattro. (a.k.a turbo quattro coupe) I will also inject little noteworthy details. Feel free to correct me or add to the list, guys. my info. is a little sketchy, esp. during the early years. I have an issue of CAR with a "buying second hand" article on the car with all the changes, but that issue escapes me right now. Hope I can find it later.. 1980: european quattro production starts: 2144 cc; 200 bhp @ 5.5K; 210 lbft @ 3.5K. Compression ratio 7.0:1. 0-60 6.9 secs; top speed 132 mph. 6JX15 alloy wheels, 205/60VR15 Goodyear NCTs. manually locking differentials. no temperature gauge, in its place is a boost gauge. 2844 pounds kerb weight. 1982: production of US spec cars begin: everything same as above except: 160 bhp. (what is the torque figure?) 1984: (1985 for US cars) first major revision: ABS becomes available for European models. wheels increased to 8JX15, tires 215/50VR15 Pirelli P7s. significant changes to suspension and handling. Digital speedometer introduced at about this time, together with a female voice for warnings. (glen, does your car have these?) full (digital) instrumentation is now provided. 1985: final year of imports to the US. (how much longer did Canada get the car?) 1988: second major revision: - engine size increased to 2226 cc - compression ratio upped to 8.6:1 - water cooling for turbo - 200 bhp @ 5.5K; 210 lbft @ 3K, 500 rpm lower - much more low rpm torque - 0-60: 6.7 secs; top speed 136 mph. - torsen center differential fitted - still runs on leaded super. no catalyst version available. - pearl white paint becomes available - Pirelli P700 tires fitted - weight goes up by 20 lb over 1980 original. late 1990: final revision: - 20 valve head fitted, together with computerised wastegate management. - compression ratio increased to 9.3:1 - 220 bhp @ 5.7K; 228 lbft @ 2K - catalyst standard equipment; runs only on super unleaded. - 0-60 6.2 secs; top speed 143 mph. - weight goes up to 3069 pounds April 1991: Performance car magazine bids farewell to the quattro. total worldwide production: 11000 total imported to the US. ??? total imported to Canada. ??? eliot
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