1997 Audi A4 1.8 Turbo Quattro Is a Slick Little Number

Of course, that's no measure of a car's all-around flexibility. For that we turn to the top-gear passing figures, where the A4 Turbo's 10.1-second sprint from 30 to 50 mph bests the 2.8 model's by 1.2 seconds. It comes close at 10.0 seconds to big brother's 9.9-second surge from 50 to 70 mph. Not bad for a turbocharged 1.8-liter car, you must admit.

Adding to the enjoyment are a muted but pleasant engine note and well-inte­grated transmission components. The clutch is smooth and easy to read, and there's little of that springy driveline bounce we've seen in earlier Audis as you start off. Showing no obvious sign of lag, the engine accelerates evenly through the range, but it sometimes hangs on to revs a little during shifts when spun to the red­line.

LOWS: Too softly sprung for real high-performance work, most desirable options add considerable expense. As we'd expect from an Audi, the handling is stable and the steering is linear and accurate. For most roadwork, the supple suspension calibrations are ade­quate, but our Steven Cole Smith reports that the car is too soft and sloppy for race­track exertions. Fine. Keep it on public roads, where the 1.8T is a pleasure to drive. It is also a great place to sit.

The 1.8T isn't short of standard equip­ment either. Although the seats are man­ually adjusted units, the car is festooned with the usual luxury-segment items, such as climate control, central locking, and power mirrors.

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