Re: VR6 0-60 times

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In a message dated Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:16:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "FlyinVR6" <FlyinVR6@optonline.net> writes:

> Good point, but, WHEN and WHERE the cars have to pull those weights (in the
> power curve) is the deciding factor.
> 
> >>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.<<
> 
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That's true.  That is why I stated in a street start and in regular daily driving (when you actually use lower rpms), the A4 VR6 has the advantage.  Once you get past 4000 rpms, the curve on both cars are very similar.  This is where that power to weight difference is evident.  Both cars are peaking at 5800 rpms with only a 2 HP difference, not enough to make up for the weight.  
Let me also add that VW did try to make up the weight difference with the gear ratios.  They shortened 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the A4s, but once again, not enough to make a significant difference.