A limited - slip
center differential provides balanced power between the front and rear axles.And the 4 - wheel Electronic Traction System (4 - ETS) uses sensors already in the vehicle for its Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®), to precisely manage the torque demands of each wheel.
A six - speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties and a Torsen limited - slip
center differential provides full - time all - wheel drive with a 40:60 power split (front / rear, respectively).
Not exact matches
There's also a Track mode for the stability control system, but on the ice it's best to turn everything off, dial the adjustable
center differential to its rearmost setting, and enjoy the accuracy it
provides.
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.
The most versatile 4WD systems
provide the driver with the ability to choose when to lock the
center differential.
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.
That minority of drivers investing in the Performance Package for off - track use should also consider upgrading to the AWD model, which
provides a 50/50 front - to - rear power split and adds a viscous, limited - slip,
center -
differential transfer torque to those wheels with the most grip when driving in off - road situations.
With the
center differential in «Snow» mode and all traction aids killed, it was like old times with our long - term MR.. A few late night trips to some back roads
provided plenty of entertainment and were the perfect venue to perform Scandinavian flicks and drifts.
Control knobs are large enough to
provide easy grip, even when wearing gloves, and switches for critical functions, including HVAC, audio controls and the optional locking rear
differential, are mounted in the
center dash panel within easy reach of the driver.
In normal conditions, 4MATIC uses a
center differential to
provide superior handling and balance,
providing unparalleled confidence behind the wheel.
Power transmission in the Audi S7 Sportback is
provided by the dynamic seven - speed S tronic and the quattro permanent all - wheel drive system with a self - locking
center differential and torque vectoring.
When the going gets tough, the LR4 will automatically lock its
center differential,
providing a 50/50 torque split between the front and rear axles.
Should the going get really tough, the driver can simply press a button on the dash and the limited - slip
center differential will fully lock up,
providing an even 50/50 torque split to the front and rear axles.
What makes the driving experience so great is that the car uses an electronically controlled
center differential which
provides a normal 30:70 torque split, with the rear - wheel bias favoring handling agility.