>VW put the 5 cyl. in the US versions primarily because of >the torque characteristics of the engine would suit >having A/C, P/S, and auto-trannies, etc.. better than >the 4 cylinder engine. We always get a wide range of engine options in Europe to meet the requirements of each country. Different countries have different tax systems and 2 litres is often the maximum above which higher taxes apply. We always got the 1600 option in buses and vanagons, and turbo deisels, etc. Germany gets even more engine and body style options than the UK. Andy E. A.C.Erskine@lut.ac.uk
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