Re: VR6 0-60 times

[VW155mph@aol.com]

In a message dated 04/06/2000 10:38:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com writes:

> > -----Original Message-----
>  > From:  Khan Klatt [SMTP:khan@mediaaccess.com]
>  > Sent:  Thursday, April 06, 2000 1:01 AM
>  > Is it fairly well accepted that the A4's are slower because of the 
>  > added weight? 
>  > 
>  <Pesci voice> Slower? Slower how? How is it slower? Added weight? What, all
>  of a sudden the A4 is now some fat pig, unable to even get up and walk
>  around? 
>  
>  Actually, with the new manifold design, torque is up, and peak torque is
>  available at a much lower rpm. This I think makes up for the weight
>  disadvantage.
>  
>  Kevin Ng
>  97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue

The "new" manifold design does enhance the low end, but this is only 
noticeable in normal driving and when doing street starts.  When running 
hard, this advantage is nullified since you are starting at a higher rpm, 
closer to the meat of your power curve.  You spend most of your time between 
4000 and 6500 rpms when running the 1/4 mile.  This is when the A3 has the 
advantage with it's better power to weight ratio.  The A3 GLX tips the scales 
at 2915 lbs.  The A4 comes in at 3064 lbs.  If you do the math, the A4 has to 
pull 17.6 lbs for every 1 HP, while the A3 only has to deal with 16.9.

Marc A. Brown
Speed Etc. Motorsports
Club GTI International (Northeast Region)
"Cogito Ergo Sum"
1995 Jetta GLX (well modded)
1998 New Beetle 2.0 (still stock)