RE:torque

[Bob Davis <bob@segNET.COM>]

>The VW 2.8 VR6 doesn't make more power than the Audi 2.8 V6.  In fact,
>the Audi V6 has more low-end torque than the VW due in part to the
>variable intake manifold runners.
>
>To wit, here are the U.S. specs for the current engines:
>
>            Horsepower         Torque
>VW VR6      172hp @ 5800rpm    173lb-ft @ 4200rpm  
>Audi V6     172hp @ 5500rpm    184lb-ft @ 3000rpm
>
>

It's not the amount of torque, it's the curve.  VR6 torque curve is
table-top flat -- if you're on a flat area in first gear, and let the
clutch out at idle, it won't stall.
At <2000 rpm you've got about 80% of the max torque.

The personality of the motor is just different -- not necessarily better,
just different.  On the highway, I like the Audi V6, back road storming
goes to the VR6 though.
I like 'em both, for different reasons.  
In any case, My GTI still doesn't have AWD :-(



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