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Old 02-18-2004, 10:55 AM
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A quote from an audi press release :

"The use of aluminium (for the front lid, wings and various interior components) and high-strength steels including stainless steel, coupled with increased use of tailored blanks, has led to a reduction in the body weight of around 30 kilograms.
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I'm not sure if they are reffering to the overall curb weight being lower or just the body shell.<ul><li><a href="http://news.kak.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=news&amp;file=arti cle&amp;sid=1226&amp;mode=thread&amp;order=0&amp;t hold=0">http://news.kak.net/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=news&amp;file=arti cle&amp;sid=1226&amp;mode=thread&am
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<center><img src="http://news.kak.net/bilder/audi/audi_a6_nymod_produksjon01s.jpg"></center><p>Just got to do SOMETHING with that license plate bar.
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Default 3.2 FSI qu. stick = 1680kg German spec
US is usually higher
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Ah Precision - is that with the 3 or 4 spoke steerin wheel
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The bar across the grill should be body-color.
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