For the first time, the legendary compact sports car is available at two power levels: the standard 220 PS or the GTI Performance with 230 PS and
front axle differential lock.
front axle differential lock (VAQ).
The input shaft is a hollow shaft construction and directly connected to
the front axle differential.
The performance pack not only offers a plus in power, but also a plus in handling: instead of 16 - inch brakes, the GTI is equipped with 17 - inch brakes here (with GTI badges on the callipers) and
a front axle differential lock (VAQ) that is also being offered for the first time in this form.
Front axle differential lock.
The 2.0 - litre four - cylinder turbo will be paired with a seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox and come with
a front axle differential lock that VW promises will improve traction.
When the stability system is deactivated (in DSC Off mode) an electronic locking function for
the front axle differential comes into play.
All the locks can be engaged individually while on the move in LOW RANGE: firstly center, then rear axle and finally
front axle differential.
A conventional
front axle differential, along with a conventional rear axle differential has been equipped onto both arms of the chassis, helping to further bolster stability and handling.
Drive is sent through either a six - speed manual or a Steptronic automatic transmission to
the front axle differential.
Not exact matches
[Edit] At some point when I was doing
front axle work (one of the CV joints needed replaced, probably went bad due to the broken mounts) I noticed that there is some decent play in the
differential.
All - wheel - drive is standard, and the system can distribute power between the
front and rear
axles through the electronically - controlled Haldex center
differential.
Both use a six - speed manual gearbox, though in the Peugeot Sport the ratios are closer for a more urgent feel, and there's a Torsen limited - slip
differential at the
front axle to the benefit of traction.
As for off - road prowess, East Coast Defender included KAM heavy duty
axles with electronic locking
differentials both
front and rear, heavy duty steering arms, a custom suspension system made up of King Off - Road Racing shocks and steering damper, as well as a 2 - inch lift thanks to a set of Old Man Emu coil springs.
Rather than calling in the rear
axle to help only when the
front tyres loose grip, like the Haldex system in the SEAT and Tiguan, the Forester has a centre
differential that constantly distributes torque to both
axles.
The grip is absolutely massive, and the electronic - locking rear
differential, coupled with the ability to shift power to the
front axle (but not from wheel to wheel) further helps the beast bite into the tightest of corners.
If you like the experience of a
front - wheel drive car, the 308 offers all the sensations you'll be familiar with — its passive dampers, mechanical locking
differential, torsion beam rear
axle and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres combine to make a car that behaves in such a predictable manner.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (
front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (
front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear
axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge
Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated
front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited m
front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip
differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear
axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
There's a motorsport - derived Drexler limited - slip diff operating on the
front axle, and unlike its hot hatch rivals, the Astra's is a proper mechanical plate
differential, rather than an electronic item.
A
Front Engine RWD car will have a transmission, driveshaft,
differential, and
axles.
(Volkswagen's 4Motion all - wheel drive normally operates in
front - wheel - drive mode until the system detects slip, at which point the
differential can send 100 percent of available engine torque to the rear
axle.)
As for Moab - crushing hardware, the 2018 Wrangler comes with either the Command - Trac or the Rock - Trac four - wheel - drive system, next - generation Dana
axles, a Selec - Trac full - time two - speed transfer case, Tru - Lock electric
axle lockers
front and rear, and a Trac - Lok limited slip
differential.
Part time 4WD will actually lock the
front and rear
axles together, not providing a
differential between them to handle the speed differences between
front and rear wheels while turning.
The clutch plates in the four - wheel drive system now have a higher friction coefficient, which ensures even faster and more precise torque distribution to the
front axle, while the rear
axle still features a torque vectoring
differential.
Power delivery to the
front axle is aided by new clutch material in the
front differential that uses organic material for more precise torque transfer.
In response, and as a last hurrah for this RS, Ford has released its limited run Edition models, which pack a number of visual changes, plus the addition of a Quaife limited slip
differential for the
front axle.
As both
differentials (
front and rear
axle) are open, torque is allocated from side to side by braking.
The big change to the Focus RS Edition is the addition of a Quaife limited slip
differential for the
front axle.
A variable centre
differential favours the rear
axle, only sending a small proportion of torque to the
front.
More impressive is the way the
front axle maximizes the shove away from tighter turns: there's no limited - slip
differential fitted on our car (it's optional), and yet the traction control is triggered only by abject hooliganism from the driver.
The
differentials do not «prefer» one side of the
axle over the other, nor does the
front diff know anything about what the rear diff is doing (so the opposite corners thing can't really happen).
Standard Equipment: 6.1 L Hemi V - 8 engine 5 - speed automatic transmission Electronic stability program Anti-spin rear
differential 3.06:1
axle ratio Remote start system Speed control Auto - dimming rearview mirror Air conditioning Heated
front seats CD / DVD / HDD radio Satellite radio 6 Boston Acoustics speakers Uconnect Bluetooth connectivity Steering - wheel mounted radio controls Tilt steering Power windows / locks 20 - inch forged aluminum wheels Carbon fiber hood stripe HID headlamps Dual rear exhaust
Unlike the new Focus RS's all - wheel drive setup, the Mini's All4 layout appears to be designed more for safety than fun, though an electronic locking
differential on the
front axle should make it suitable for performance driving too.
The Audi S4's fifth - generation Quattro system ties the
front and rear
axles together with a center
differential that provides a 40/60
front / rear torque split.
KAM heavy duty
axles with electronic locking
differentials front and rear improve the Defender's already considerable off - road ability, while the suspension is overhauled with adjustable King Off - Road Racing shocks, a 2» lift from Old Man Emu coil springs, and an upgraded steering damper.
The
front and rear
axles have been upgraded to beefier American
Axle Manufacturing units, both with electronic
differential locks.
Here's a list of everything you get standard:
front and rear electronic locking
differentials, the aforementioned DSSV dampers, new
front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance, ZR2 17 - inch aluminum alloy wheels with 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, new cast iron control arms, an aluminum skidplate, Autotrac transfer case with shield, a new grille and hood, 3.42 rear
axle ratio,
front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches, 2 - in suspension lift, selectable off - road modes, four wheel disc brakes, spray - in bedliner, spare all - terrain tire, recovery hooks, and a host of other features.
Rear -
axle steering and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus with fully variable rear
axle differential lock increase agility and dynamics, and the wider
front and rear track widths enable even better roll stability than in the 911 GT3.
By locking a
differential at a
front or rear
axle, you are inhibiting any slip from occurring at the
axle, forcing each wheel at said
axle to turn at the same rate.
As technology evolved, 4MATIC moved with it, morphing from a part - time system to a permanent all - wheel drive setup that utilized a mechanical center
differential to transmit power from the transmission to both the
front and rear tires while
front and rear diffs provided traction to the left and right tires on each
axle.
Dependent on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition ups the off - road ante with a
front axle upgrade that has reinforced tubes and heavy - duty finish forgings, heavy - duty cast
front and rear
differential covers and enhanced off - road stone rails that are shortened to accommodate up to 35 - inch tires.
Designed for improved off - road art with An updated
front axle, increased stone railings and heavy - duty cast
differential covers, the new 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition is equipped with even more protection for die - hard 4 × 4 fans who seek the most severe, rugged terrain.
Three locking
differentials (
front, rear, and center), solid
front and rear
axles, and honest - to - God metal springs make this a very respectable off - roader with all the typical German touches inside.
Designed to work in conjunction with the traction control system, the limited - slip
differential gives the Raptor a much - needed locker - like capability to the
front axle, without any of the binding or bad habits associated with a
front locker.
Most trucks and SUVs (even crossovers with all - wheel drive) come with center - locking
differentials which send power evenly to the
front and rear
axles, but those
axles have their own
differentials which vary the amount of power between the left and right wheels depending on the amount of grip available.
In normal operation (such as driving on a bitumen surface) the
front and rear
axles are split by a
differential which allows them to operate at different speeds when required — for example, when cornering.
It comes adaptive dampers standard, a limited - slip
differential on the
front axle, and some nice interior goodies, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Besides the fairly agreeable Willys decals there's a limited - slip
differential, meaty springs and gas shocks (plucked from the Rubicon), shiny black wheels, monster tires and 3.73
front and rear
axle ratios.
With the All4 all - wheel - drive system, the engine's power is distributed seamlessly between the
front and rear
axles by an electromagnetic centre
differential.
This GMC Sierra 1500 Features the Following Options SLE VALUE PACKAGE includes (AG1) driver 10 - way power seat adjuster when ordered with (AZ3) seats only, (N37) manual tilt and telescopic steering column, (BTV) Remote vehicle starter system, (T3U) LED
front fog lamps, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (C49) rear - window defogger, (KI4) 110 - volt AC power outlet, (CJ2) dual - zone climate control, (Z82) trailering equipment, and (G80) rear locking
differential for 2WD models only, SLE CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (JF4) power - adjustable pedals, (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (C49) rear - window defogger and (A48) sliding rear window, MAX TRAILERING PACKAGE includes 9.76» rear
axle, 8 - speed transmission with 3.42 or 6 - speed transmission with 3.73, (JL1) trailer brake controller, enhanced cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR Includes (G80) heavy - duty automatic locking rear
differential on 2WD models (already standard on 4WD models) and Z82 Trailering Package.