> > I wonder how the additional rear weight of the V8 will
> affect the
> > handling characteristics? To it's detriment I suspect...

I've read an article about an Audi Coupe that was converted from
the I5 20V engine with a heavy iron block to an Audi
aluminium-block V8 32V.  Allegedly the V8 was lighter than the
I5.

Chris S.

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