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Subject:Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
From:Todd Kaderabek
Date:Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500

1987
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

1988 -- no US syncros

1989
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B.    Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers

1990
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B.    Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide

1991
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B.    Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70 R14C
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide

Not obsessed, just happened to have my research handy...

TJK

Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 205/70R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers

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Todd J. Kaderabek, Director of Production
Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns
50 College Street
Asheville, NC   28801
Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331
Fax: (828) 253-7952
todd@larkbooks.com