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In message <199807031845.LAA24008@hawk.prod.itd.earthlink.net> Michael Zamarocy writes: > As to the rumor that Audi just wants to sell Cosworth, I hope they don't! > Imagine the engines we could get in the next generation of Audi's if they > come from Cosworth! Hell, that engine was even able to turn a mundane > Escort into a screaming Rallye Car! The MK I Escort was a pretty good chassis to begin with, and Costin & Duckworth was only one of tuners many to make it move quickly. As for them breathing on Audi engines - I'd rather have an I5 than a Cosworth BDA anyway. Small matter of reliability and length of life. I have 157000 miles coming up on the ur-quattro, and it still sees off most Cosworth products. Bear in mind that Cosworth has contracts with Ford that give Ford access to Cosworth technology in return for $$$. If Cosworth is part of Audi - can Audi technology fall under the terms of the "hand it all over" agreement between Cosworth and Ford? -- Phil Payne Phone: 0385 302803 Fax: 01536 723021 (The contents of this post will _NOT_ appear in the UK Newsletter.)
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