Audi V8 Quattro

[omicron]

[280Z Turbo]

[CALL_911]

Good god, compared to Nick's engine bay, it's like night and day!

[omicron]

[TheIntrepid]

I wanna play too!

[The Pirate]

It's called the Audi V8 Quattro thread, dumbass. 

[SVT_Power]

It's called the Audi V8 Quattro thread, dumbass. 

The S4 does have a V8 though

[CALL_911]

The S4 does have a V8 though

Not the one I posted, but you do have a good point with the B6 and B7.

[CALL_911]

BTW, Nick, if you ever can, post a video of the V8 accelerating.

[Laconian]

He did it for the Esteem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQYn5Yk34Ao

[CALL_911]

He did it for the Esteem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQYn5Yk34Ao

Yeah, but that thing had a hamster on a wheel. The Audi, OTOH is a beast.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

That car would be a hoot to drive.

I miss that lil stinker.

[Danish]

I wanna play too!

[TheIntrepid]

Somehow, every thread about Nick getting a new car becomes very long. Remember the 'st33m thread?

[Danish]

Somehow, every thread about Nick getting a new car becomes very long. Remember the 'st33m thread?

Which one?

(for a while, the Chat Thread was the 'st33m thread...)

[TheIntrepid]

http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=8097.0

[Soup DeVille]

Good god, compared to Nick's engine bay, it's like night and day!

Nick's still looks like that under the crud. A little varisol and a pressure washer will make it look much better.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Somehow, every thread about Nick getting a new car becomes very long. Remember the 'st33m thread?

That's just cuz I'm awesome.

[CALL_911]

z0mg pikchurs 0f aud1 0n tr1p

[SVT_Power]

+1

[Eye of the Tiger]

z0mg wa1t, my camera is not on my person

[Eye of the Tiger]

Technical Specs
Model:  V8 quattro 
Engine/Engine Design 
Type:  3.6 liter, 32-valve, 90 (degree), V8 with double overhead camshaft 
Bore:  3.19 in. (81.0 mm) 
Stroke:  3.40 in. (86.4 mm) 
Displacement:  217 cu. in (3.6 liters) 
Compression Ratio:  10.6:1 
Horsepower (SAE Net):  240 @ 5800 RPM 
Torque:  254 ft. lbs. @ 4000 RPM 
Cylinder block:  Cast aluminum
Crankshaft:  Forged Steel, 5 main bearings 
Cylinder head:  n/a 
Valve Train:  Double overhead cam, belt/chain driven, hydraulic lifters 
Firing Order:  n/a 
Cooling System:  Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric fan 
Fuel injection/ignition system:  Bosch Motronic sequential fuel injection/ignition system, hot-wire air mass sensor, permanent fault memory, dual knock sensors and five main bearings 
Drivetrain 
Type:  Quattro all-wheel drive 
Transmission:  Four speed electronically controlled automatic shifting, lock-up torque converter with three programmable shift modes, and automatic shift lock 
Gear Ratios:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Final Drive  Automatic
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a 
Steering 
Type:  variable power assist, hydraulic servo 
Ratio:  n/a 
Turns (lock-to-lock):  3.5 
Turning circle (curb-to-curb):  n/a 
Suspension 
Front:  Coil spring/chock absorber (gas charged) struts, lower control arms, stabilizer bar 
Rear:  Independent suspension: Trapezoidal lower control arms, coil spring/shock absorber (gas charged) struts 
Brakes 
Service brake:  Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), hydraulic power assist, dual braking circuits split front to rear, load and lateral acceleration sensitive brake pressure proportioning 
Front, size and type:  Friction ring with internally fixed caliper, ventilated, 310 mm disc 
Rear, size and type:  Conventional, ventilated, 269 mm disc 
Wheels & Tires 
Wheel size:  7j x 15, aero style, light alloy 
Tire size:  215/60 15, steel belted radial 
Body 
Material:  Unitized construction 
Corrosion protection:  27-step anti-corrosion and paint process. Total immersion pre-treatment, cataphoretic dip primer coating, hot wax cavity filler, PVC under sealant, extensive use of galvanized panels 
Capacities 
Engine Oil:  10.0 U.S. quarts 
Fuel Tank:  21.1 U.S. gallons 
Cooling System:  11.1 U.S. quarts 
Exterior Dimensions 
Wheelbase:  106.4 in. 
Front Track:  59.6 in. 
Rear Track:  60.3 in. 
Overall length:  191.9 in. 
Overall Width:  71.4 in. 
Height (unloaded):  55.9 in. 
Ground Clearance:  3.7 in. (laden) 
Curb Weight:  3946 lbs 
Interior Dimensions 
Seating Capacity:  5 
Front Legroom:  n/a 
Rear Legroom:  n/a 
Interior Volume:  94 cu. ft. 
Luggage capacity:  17 cu. ft. 
Performance 
0-50 mph (0-80 kmh):  6.6 sec. 
0-60 mph (0-100 kmh):  8.7 sec 
1/4 Mile:  n/a 
Top estimated speed:  146 mph 
Fuel Economy 
City:  14 
Highway:  18 
Combined:  n/a 



Standard Features 
Technical:  ? 3.6L, V8, 32-valves, electronic fully adaptive sequential fuel injection/ignition system, fault memory, cylinder selective knock control, deceleration fuel shut-off, engine oil cooler
? Automatic 4-speed, electronically controlled transmission with automatic shift lock
? Full time all-wheel drive (quattro)
? Two fully automatic differentials: Center - Planetary gear with automatic locking multi-plate clutch; Rear - TORSEN (Torque Sensing)
? Coil spring/chock absorber (gas charged) struts (front and rear)
? Independent track control arms (front), trapezoidal lower control arms (rear)
? Stabilizer bar (front)
? Power assist, 4 vented disc brakes, internal caliper front, conventional rear
? Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
? Asbestos-free brake linings
? Variable assist, power rack and pinion steering
? 215/60 15 steel belted radial tires
? 7.5j x 15 aero style light alloy wheels 
Comfort & Convenience:  ? Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
? Front center-folding armrest
? Rear center folding armrest with storage compartment
? Automatic climate control
? Analog clock
? Center (long) console with air vent
? Electronic cruise control with resume feature
? Rear window defogger
? Lockable fuel cap with retention feature
? Tinted glass; banded windshield
? Four overhead assist handles
? Heat ducts to rear seat area
? Ignition key with integrated light
? Illumination: Interior courtesy/delay ? Illumination: engine compartment; glove box; headlamp switch; ignition key; lighters and ashtray; luggage compartment/trunk; map/reading lights (4); power mirror controls; power window controls
? Instrumentation (backlit): coolant temperature gauge; electric speedometer (160 mph); fuel gauge; oil temperature, oil pressure, voltmeter; tachometer; trip odometer; digital clock
? Power locking system, including trunk, operable from either front door
? Heatable front locks
? Rear child safety locks
? Map pockets in front seat backs
? Power outside mirrors with defog feature
? Illuminated vanity mirrors (passenger and driver)
? AM/FM stereo with auto-reverse cassette, and anti theft coding; dual diversity antenna; Audi/BOSE premium music system
? Retained accessory power for windows & sunroof
? Front 3-point seat belts; height adjustable
? Rear 3-point seat belts
? 8-way power front seats with lumbar adjustment; 4 memory positions (driver seat); heatable front and rear
? Ski/storage sack, expandable
? Leather wrapped shift boot & steering wheel
? Storage compartments in cargo area/trunk
? Styling elements, interior; Burled walnut inlays on console area, dashboard and door panels; Color-coordinated dashboard and trim; wraparound dash/door panel design
? Power 2-way sunroof
? Supplemental Restraint System (SRS); Drivers side airbag; knee bolster
? Auto Check System with radio function display
? Trip information computer (6 function)
? Cellular telephone (hands-free operation)
? Upholstery, sport seats, Kodiak leather
? Power windows with one-touch down driver window and rear window lock-out; rear window shade
? Front wipers with intermittent mode and heated windshield washer nozzles

Exterior:  ? 5 mph bumpers
? Flush door handles
? Fog lamps, halogen front plus rear
? Full rear reflective light panel
? Fully galvanized sheet metal
? Aerodynamic halogen headlamps, wiper/washer system
? Multi-step factory rust protection
? Moldings, wide protective with polished inserts

[CALL_911]

That's wonderful. PICS!!!

[Eye of the Tiger]

That's wonderful. PICS!!!

I p0sted pics like two pages ago

[CALL_911]

I p0sted pics like two pages ago

They are beautful, but we need more!

[Eye of the Tiger]

They are beautful, but we need more!

Tomorrow, or Munday, perhaps. I must install some Flowmasters, too.

[Eye of the Tiger]

iz jusdt p0sting these so i can remember to read them and figure out my heater problemz...

http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/climate.html#Error%20codes

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/ac.html#blowchk

[Laconian]

My Miata can beat your Quattro's 0-60!

[Eye of the Tiger]

My Miata can beat your Quattro's 0-60!

My V8Q can beat your Miata's 0-140, and your Taurus at everything!

[Rupert]

How did I miss this? 0_o

Good job!