On Thu, 22 Jun 1995, Dave Kautz wrote:

>  Alistair Bell wrote:
> 
> > While the rated hp is around 108, it puts out 170-180 ft-lbs of torque.
> > Thats not far off what the VR6 produces. It is this torque (which is
> > produced at reasonable rpms) that, in my opinion, gives the van the hwy
> > cruising qualities that Bill and Ric enthuise about.
>  
> 
>  If you can get one with 170-180 ft-lbs. of torque, I'd snap it up. VW list
>  the engine as having 144 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm, 109 bhp @ 4500 rpm.

Oooops, sorry folks, I guessed I screwed up when converting the 190 Nm to
foot-lbs. 

Alistair