The action
of the electronic differential lock (EDL) and the typical Audi settings adopted for the ESP electronic stabilization system also add to driving pleasure and a high level of stability.
«scuderia Ferrari» Shields, 20» Forged Diamond Rims, Alcantara Boot Carpet, Alcantara Interior Carpet, Carbon Fibre Central Bridge, Carbon Fibre Dashboard Inserts, Carbon Fibre Driver Zone + LEDs, Carbon Fibre Rear Moulding, Coloured Special Stitching, Electric Seats, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Int / Ext Electrochromic Mirrors, Leather / Alcantara Daytona Int., Navtrak Antitheft System Sub., Outer Carbon - fibre B - post Trim, Parking Camera, Pirelli Tyres, Radionavi System + Bluetooth, Special Features, Sport Sill Cover, Upper Part in Alcantara, Yellow Brake Calipers, Yellow Rev. Counter, iPod Connection 4497 cc, ABS, Alarm and immobiliser, Adaptive air suspension, ASR, CST Traction Control, Carbon - ceramic Brake, F1 Paddle Shift Gearbox, 20» Alloy Wheels, Protection cover for car and seats, Hi - Fi system with bluetooth, MagneRide shock absorber System (SCM2), Dual - Zone Climate Control, F1 Trac, Tyre repair kit, NIT racing in the instrumental panel, Bi-xenon headlamp with Led position and direction light, Manettino, Evolution
of Electronic differential (E-Diff3)
The manufacturer also claims pseudo transverse differential locks on both axles to go with the longitudinal one by virtue
of the electronic differential system (EDS), integrated into the stability control, that brakes a slipping inside wheel, letting drive make its way uninterrupted to the opposite side.
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of Electronic differential (E-Diff3)
Also standard: XDS +, a function
of the electronic differential lock.
The latter refers to a functional extension
of the electronic differential lock (EDS) that is integrated in the ESP system and eliminates any type of traction loss.
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.
This is done through a process that provides pre-activation of the rear clutch and optimisation
of the electronic differentials.
Not exact matches
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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.
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.»
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.
-- With the loss
of the PDK gearbox, Porsche PTV Plus
electronic limited - slip
differential also goes away as the hydraulic pump on the dual - clutch gearbox also runs the eDiff.
Available options will include a dual - clutch automatic transmission, adaptive suspension dampers, bigger brakes, a pair
of rather brash aerodynamic aids, and an
electronic limited - slip
differential.
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.
Engineers aimed to have the all - wheel - drive system (including the rear
electronic - locking
differential), not a brake - based ESC system, do most
of the work in getting the truck to rotate.
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.
Key bits include a strengthened frame to cope with the stress created by off - road use, Fox Racing - sourced shocks with internal bypasses — giving the Raptor more than 13 inches
of suspension travel (13.9 up front, 14.0 at rear)-- an
electronic locking rear
differential with a 4.10 ratio, Terrain Management with six selectable drive modes including Baja mode, and 315 / 70R -17 BFGoodrich All - Terrain T / A KO2 tires.
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.
With dynamic stability control deactivated, a brake - activated
electronic differential lock controls wheelspin, allowing all the action with none
of the torque steer.
There's also an
electronic limited slip
differential (eLSD) to measure out power to each
of the 19 - inch wheels.
The Active M
electronic rear
differential is working silently as he sails off beyond the crest
of a hilltop and around a cliffside.
The combo mechanical limited - slip and
electronic differential pops the Subaru out
of the deepest bends.
Thanks in part to an
electronic differential that can go almost instantaneously from fully open to fully locked, the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 accommodates a wide range
of stability and traction control settings.
Given most theoretical Beetle Dune owners would rarely use, let alone truly need, the added traction
of all - wheel drive, nixing it from the business proposal in favor
of front - wheel drive and an
electronic limited - slip
differential makes sense.
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.
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.
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.
On the engineering side, the 2018 Expedition features selectable four - wheel - drive (when ordered,
of course), an
electronic locking limited - slip
differential, and a terrain management system.
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.
In conjunction with steering - angle sensors, yaw sensors, an active center
differential, and a host
of electronic brainpower, that diff makes magic happen.
It falls down in the details — the lack
of steering feedback, the benign, unexpressive balance, and the ineffectual
electronic differential compared to the mechanical diffs in several rivals.
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.
As for
electronic aids, the Lusso benefits from Ferrari's new and patented 4RM - S system, which integrates all - wheel - drive, four - wheel steering, and the latest 4RM EVO driving - dynamics controls (a combination
of E-Diff
electronic differential, F1 - Trac traction control, driver - adjustable SCM - E magnetorheological shocks, and
electronic stability control).
This was achieved by utilising a torque transfer rear
differential which is controlled by various sensors and an
electronic control unit (ECU) to enable a difference in torque to go to each
of the rear wheels.
There's also extra underbody protection for the brake and fuel lines,
electronic differential locks on both axles to help you to get moving on slippery surfaces and an off - road mode that acts as a kind
of slow - speed cruise control for creeping over rough terrain.
As in the F430, the «manettino» switch on the leather and carbon steering wheel allows you to alter the parameters
of the F1 - Trac traction and stability control system (it also has a bearing on the engine management and the E-diff
electronic differential), but it now offers a greater range
of adjustment.
While the electric steering still lacks true feel, it is quick and enables you to attack tight corners, while the XDS
electronic front
differential function does an excellent job
of maintaining a tidy arc, despite the extra grunt passing through the wheels.
The
electronic locking
differential is part
of the Dynamic Plus package and in this combination it is also optionally available for all further variants
of the four - door AMG GT.
To raise handling prowess, the C63 gets a standard adaptive suspension system offering three stages
of damping, independent steering knuckles, a wider front track and a rear limited - slip
differential (mechanical on C63 and
electronic on the C63 S).
Among the more prominent options are an automatic transmission (unless you're one
of the 500 to get a John Cooper Works GP, only available with a manual gearbox), the Mini Connected infotainment system with or without navigation, heated front seats, rain - sensing wipers, 10 - speaker harman / kardon premium audio, and Dynamic Traction Control system with
electronic differential lock.
A performance version
of Mercedes» 4Matic all - wheel - drive system sends power to each corner, and a limited - slip
differential (mechanical on regular GLC63 models,
electronic on GLC63 S trim) helps make sure it gets delivered to the correct wheel.
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.
Features like a rear locking
differential, Hill Descent Control and
Electronic Traction Control helped drivers stay in control
of the LR3 during tough conditions.