rickp

When it's Audi's 2.7T sport package!

Guys,

I just got the 2000 brochure for the A6 which has the 2.8, 2.7T, A6 Avan6, and A6 4.2. The "sport package" for the 2.7T includes different wheels and performance tires and front sport seats.

The sport wheels are the exact same size (16") as the standard wheels and the performance tires (215/55) are exactly the same size as standard too.

There is no sport suspension.

The "sports seats" provide only a *little* more lateral support than the standard seats.

Yet, the 0-60 time for the 2.7T manual/auto is 6.0/6.6 seconds compare to the 4.2's 6.7 seconds. What gives Audi?

Rick

Stoney

As for the sport package, either Audi liked the compromise between ride and handling on the 2.7T and didn't want to offer two versions, or they figured that those wanting firmer ride and bigger wheels should upgrade to the 4.2. Yet there is no stick available (correct?). So, not quite the same thing.

Matt Daniels

That package only included wheels/tires (and something else, but it slips my mind). I don't think it even included the sport seats. It wasn't until the '98 year that the A4's got a sport suspension. Audi has an odd way of doing things.

Matt

Tom

My 97 1.8T sport package does come with Jacquard Satin sports seats

Rob K.

My '97 A4 Sport Package included: Sport Wheels, Sport seats and a Sport Steering Wheel

Rob K.

Have you tried both the "Sport" seats and the regular 2.7T seats? Since I think the regular wheels look a lot better, are the seats worth a $750 premium?

rickp

I'll check out the seats when the car comes in shortly