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Also new is the electronic differential, which can divert torque to the outside rear wheel if the tail begins to slide instead of relying on the electronic stability system to brake the inside rear wheel.

Among the car's new features is an electronic differential taken from the sixth - generation Golf GTi, as well as a system that allows you to alter the character of the steering and throttle mapping with eco, sport, normal and individual modes.

Also new in the Mk6 GTI is an electronic differential called XDS.

Introduce that response to a less - than - perfect road surface, and the MINI will follow cambers and tramline slightly under throttle; there's electronic differential locking as part of the MINI Clubman's expansive electronic control repertoire, however, a mechanical system would be more capable of handling the torque delivery.

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A second article describing the research, «Graphene's morphology and electronic properties from discrete differential geometry,» was published March 6 as a rapid communication in the journal Physical Review B.

Also included as standard on all diesel Colorados are the smart diesel exhaust brake system, a special Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber to reduce noise and vibration, the Z82 trailering package with a hitch receiver and seven - pin connector, a trailer brake controller, a G80 automatic locking rear differential with a 3.42 axle ratio, and two - speed electronic transfer case for four - wheel - drive models.

The standard 2016 Mercedes - AMG C63 features a mechanical limited - slip locking differential at the rear while the uprated C63 S benefits from a more precise electronic rear differential.

Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission Electronic stability control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system Track - tuned suspension calibration Front strut tower brace 19 - inch wheels Brembo brake calipers Torsen limited - slip differential Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Leather - wrapped steering wheel Leather shift knob AM / FM / XM / CD / MP3 audio system 6 speakers iPod / USB / Auxiliary input Options on this vehicle: Carpeted floor mats — $ 105 Cargo net — $ 50 iPod cable — $ 35 Key options not on vehicle: Rear spoiler — $ 295

The electronic differential is now helped by an integrated F1 - Trac system, which is said to «improve both mechanical grip and the control of the car on the limit.»

The 20mm - wider track in front and 40mm - wider track in the rear add poise to the platform, and there's cornering magic in the Haldex - 4 all - wheel - drive system, notably the force - vectoring, electronic limited - slip differential in the rear.

Matching the CTS - V's ridiculous power and torque are bespoke Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, Brembo brakes, magnetic suspension, active handling, an electronic limited - slip differential, and weight - saving measures like its carbon - fiber hood.

Perhaps most surprising is the traction available on the exit of a bend, the combination of wide rubber and a clever electronic differential helping to fire you explosively along the next straight.

Its interventions are smoother and more effective than those of the previous electronic differential lock, which responded to one - wheel peel after the fact and with a heavy hand.

When the twist action reaches the rear wheels, it is channeled through a mechanical differential lock which works chip in hand with the electronic torque vectoring device.

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.

The engine makes 479 lb - ft of torque, and the 2016 Mercedes - AMG GT S comes standard with an electronic locking differential.

Mercedes» 4Matic is particularly sophisticated; it uses a fixed 45/55 percent torque split with open differentials at each axle, relying on electronic intervention and manipulation of the brakes to move the vehicle forward when a wheel starts slipping.

XDS is sort of an electronic substitute for a mechanical limited - slip differential that measures data from each wheel sensor; if it feels less pressure on one wheel than the other, the system applies braking to the driven inside wheel to reduce understeer.

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 model.

The C63 variants are also differentiated from the C43 by their drivetrain setup; the C43 is rear - biased all - wheel drive, while the C63s are old - school rear - wheel drive with an electronic limited - slip differential.

There's no limited sip differential option, but there is an electronic system that uses the brakes to replicate the effect.

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.

The S model receives an electronic limited - slip differential that reduces inside wheel speed during cornering acceleration and stabilizes the rear end during hard braking.

The Civic understeers where the GTI rotates, and its mechanical limited slip differential isn't as adept at keeping the inner front wheel from spinning as is the GTI's electronic setup.

The traction control system has enjoyed a refresh, too; a «GP racing» mode utilises the Mini's electronic faux - differential and brakes the inside wheel during especially committed cornering, no longer cutting engine power, something the standard JCW's keen DSC is too eager to do.

Track composure is also aided by Aston's first use of an electronic differential, which can apply up to 2,500 newton meters (1,843 lb - ft) of clamping force to help stabilize the car.

Among the goodies Porsche still charges extra for are the paddleshift steering wheel, the highly desirable dual - clutch transmission, carbon - ceramic brakes, cruise control, a sunroof, electronic torque vectoring in conjunction with a passive limited - slip differential, and the indispensable Sport Chrono package, which includes active engine mounts and an overboost function.

The brakes were a letdown though, having to work double - time on the track, both slowing the car and controlling its wheelspin via the electronic limited - slip differential.

The yellow Z06 is stuffed with what looks like Mars Rover lab gear beneath the hatch — data - gathering equipment for the new active electronic differential, dubbed eLSD.

Switching into off - road mode on the center - mounted rotary dial proves a good decision, optimizing the all - wheel drive Tiguan SEL Premium we were driving for the terrain with a flatter acceleration curve, unique ABS setting, later meddling from the stability control and traction control systems, and greater locking ratio for the center electronic differential lock.

There's an electronic locker in the rear differential, and a Torsen limited - slip unit up front.

Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter turbocharged boxer 4 - cylinder engine 5 - speed manual transmission Vehicle dynamics control All - wheel drive Locking center differential Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution HID headlamps Power moonroof Leather trimmed seats Heated front seats Steering wheel - mounted audio controls AM / FM stereo with single CD player and 6 speakers Auxiliary audio input jack XM satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity iPod and USB adapter Options on this vehicle: None Key options not on vehicle: Touch - screen GPS navigation — $ 2000 Auto - dimming rearview mirror — $ 165

Thanks to the usual electronic aids you can disable for track - day use (but revive themselves if the sensors detect imminent disaster) and the Active M electronically controlled multi-plate limited - slip differential, the M2 driver can explore his or her own limits in confidence that it'll still take you home.

There's also an electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) to measure out power to each of the 19 - inch wheels.

The 4 × 4 screen setting showed us when one wheel was spinning and off the ground, what angles and slopes we were at, as well as offering advice about whether or not to engage the rear electronic - locking differential.

The Active M electronic rear differential is working silently as he sails off beyond the crest of a hilltop and around a cliffside.

Though the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS features a traditional, mechanical limited - slip differential rather than the more sophisticated electronic setup in the Cadillac ATS - V, the Chevy is still a pussycat at the limit.

For more than twice the price, the GT3 RS has 115 more horses, a close - ratio seven - speed dual - clutch PDK gearbox, rear - wheel steering, and an electronic limited - slip differential (eLSD).

Even more magic lies within the Golf R's AWD system, since brake - based electronic front and rear differentials can vary torque from one side of the car to the other depending on available traction, such as on icy surfaces.

But as more engine torque is called upon by the driver, the Haldex's electronic brain does the math by registering axle loads, tire slip and steering angle, then commands the fast - acting electro - hydraulic center differential to continuously vary torque distribution to enhance rear traction with a torque split that is biased to the rear wheels by as much as 100 percent.

It uses the same tech as the regular Mito hatchback, meaning the DNA dynamics trickery is standard while the electronic Q2 differential system should have a good go of channelling all those horses through the front wheels, a problem that afflicted the 247bhp 147 GTA.

The electronic differential and stability control systems have also been revised, the latter gaining a more lenient «Trac DSC» mode.

Standard equipment is acceptable rather than generous: you get LED daytime running lights and headlights, air conditioning, 17 - inch wheels, an XDS + electronic differential lock (taken from the Golf) and array of Polo GTI styling cues.

A big part of the Caddy's track competence is the fantastic traction and stability control system, working in tandem with the standard electronic limited - slip differential.

I initially thought this had something to do with the tuning of the electronic rear differential, but a chat with a V - series engineer revealed that it's related to the rear suspension geometry of the ATS.

The conspicuously large vents on the car are functional, helping to cool the engine, the Brembo brakes, the transmission, and the electronic limited - slip differential.

And where the V6S has a passive locking rear differential, the V8S gets the active electronic differential we first saw in the XKR - S.

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.

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.