Sentences with phrase «electronic torque»

In its place, you get a sort of electronic torque vectoring system that performs like a limited slip differential by adding brake force to the slipping wheel (or the inside wheel when cornering) to send power to the other end of the axle's open differential.

The resulting ATTESA E-TS Pro — or Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All - Electronic Torque Split — would employ a number of sensors to monitor lateral acceleration and individual wheel speeds, enabling an electronically controlled, hydraulically operated multiplate clutch pack to send up to 50 per cent of the GT - R's drive to the front wheels when required.

This new differential operates in conjunction with electronic torque vectoring, which affects all four wheels.

Along with the introduction of electronic torque vectoring to improve agility, the front and rear tracks have increased by 30 mm and 10 mm respectively for a wider stance, and there's 20 per cent less friction in the steering to help feel.

The system being developed for the A9 e-tron sends power to all four wheels via a drive management system, which uses electronic torque vectoring to apportion power between individual rear wheels depending on grip levels.

All - wheel drive system is now by Haldex IV with electronic torque split, and active aerodynamics.

The McLaren method of torque vectoring is finding support and mainstream automakers, especially Ford, are adopting electronic torque vectoring on mainstream models.

All of them are available with a range of new driver assistance technologies and connectivity features, including Electronic Torque Vectoring Control, Pedestrian Detection for night driving, Active Park Assist with brake interventions, a premium B&O PLAY Sound System, and SYNC 3 connectivity with touch screens up to 8 - inches.

... cover an extensive range of Open Differentials, Limited Slip and Locking Differentials, and advanced products like electronic torque vectoring.

However, the Focus ST still does without a proper limited - slip diff, or indeed the torque steer - reducing RevoKnuckle front suspension system from the Focus RS Mk2, instead relying on electronic trickery through systems such as Electronic Torque Vectoring Control and a new Electronic Transitional Stability function built into the stability control system that predicts when a skid or loss of control is about to occur and brakes individual wheels as required.

And even if you overdo it, the new Electronic Torque Vectoring Control system will keep the car on the right track by braking the inside wheels.

The inclusion of electronic torque vectoring is a first for an Australian car.

Those functions include Quattro all - wheel drive, of course, with electronic torque vectoring.

Among the vehicles tested and demonstrated were the Range Rover Evoque with standard and Active Drivelines, the BMW i8 with GKN's two - speed eAxle, the Jeep Renegade with GKN's AWD Disconnect system for compact SUVs, and the BMW X6 with GKN's electronic torque vectoring system.

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.

Electronic torque vectoring?

The WRX's electronic torque - vectoring brakes the front - inside wheel in corners and helps reduce understeer to the great effect of lightening the nose of the car.

Running in track mode, there are corners where I could probably downshift to second, but third still pulls hard enough to invoke some electronic torque management if I unwind the wheel too fast.

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 ST200 doesn't have the sheer bite of the Pug — largely thanks to having electronic torque vectoring rather than a mechanical limited - slip diff — but it's a car that's up for fun.

Until now, you had two choices for four - wheel - drive systems in trucks: electronic torque - on - demand or shift - on - the - fly.

The track sessions required a bit of manhandling, but the X6 xDrive50i is very willing to be tossed around tight corners at high speed thanks to its electronic torque vectoring system.

All Veloster models are FWD and use an electronic Torque Vectoring Control system to help deliver power.

Torque vectoring shifts power to the wheel that needs it in combustion - engine cars using either a complex, heavy pack of clutches in the drivetrain along with electronics, or electronic torque vectoring does a credible job with electronics and selective braking of the wheels.

Under the skin, the X4 gets an uprated version of the X3's suspension with firmer springs and dampers, standard variable rate electro - mechanical steering, electronic torque vectoring and four wheel drive.

Electronic torque vectoring (via braking the inside wheel) to steer you, under power, through a corner.

The Electronic Torque Split version of this all - wheel drive architecture is a more advanced system developed for Nissan vehicles with a longitudinal drive train layout.

Demanding drivers are rewarded with precision sport - tuned suspension and braking, electronic Torque Vectoring Control to cut understeer and three - mode electronic stability control, all wrapped in aggressive styling.

It is also saddled with what may be this year's most awkward, ill - fitting acronym: ATTESA ET - S, which stands for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split.

It's great for not only cracking up to speed in a hurry, but also in driving from the corners — though much of that energy is wasted in spinning up the inside wheel, the Swift Sport without both electronic torque vectoring or a mechanical diff.

What you actually get, however, is Nissan's continuously variable transmission (CVT)-- operable in manual mode via seven «steps» and tuned by Nismo for more sporting changes — combined with a four - wheel drive system, an electronic torque vectoring system, a multi-link independent rear suspension set - up and a slightly larger fuel tank.

An electronic torque vectoring function has been included to change the amount of drive being apportioned to each rear wheel dependent upon prevailing levels of traction.

The G35x AWD model features Infiniti's ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all - wheel drive system is also utilized on the M35x and FX.

Instead, Ford includes what it calls «electronic Torque Vectoring Control,» a system that applies brakes to the inside front wheel in a turn.

It's not the best at cornering, although Volvo's electronic torque vectoring will help you get safely through wet or snow - covered off - ramps and turns.