Now we have some data... It seems that apart from the obvious traction advantages off the line they have decided to add an extra gear between about 55km / h and 250km / h especially for the 100km / h, 160km / h and 200km / h increments. (evo.co.uk)
Slowest, despite its apparent traction advantage, is the Cooper ALL4, but what it gains in sending power to an extra pair of wheels it loses in kerb weight - at 1530 kg, it's 90 kg heavier than its front - wheel drive counterparts. (evo.co.uk)
Dispassionately observe the way the Porsche's traction advantage effortlessly neutralizes the 100 - hp disparity between it and the AMG. (roadandtrack.com)