The base model will remain FWD but AWD variants will feature the latest
quattro torque vectoring systems, which distribute drive individually between each axle and between the rear wheels for improved traction and stability.
Not exact matches
For starters, the standard equipment list extends to
quattro all - wheel drive with a self - locking crown gear centre differential,
quattro sports rear diff,
torque vectoring, RS adaptive air suspension and variable damping via the four - mode Audi Drive Select
system.
The
quattro system features
torque vectoring based on intelligent software and is designed with maximum driving enjoyment foremost in mind.
Both cars benefit from Audi's confidence - inspiring
Quattro all - wheel - drive
system, the RS 7 adding mechanical
torque vectoring for even more effortless agility.
Audi already has developed a wealth of IP on
quattro four - wheel drive,
torque vectoring and electric drive
systems.
The crown - gear differential Exactly 30 years after the debut of the first
quattro, Audi introduced a new, innovative evolutionary stage of its permanent all - wheel drive
system for longitudinal front - mounted engines — the
quattro drive with crown - gear differential and
torque vectoring.
From the S tronic, power is routed to all four wheels through Audi's
quattro permanent all - wheel drive
system, complete with a center locking differential and
torque vectoring.
With an active version of
quattro worrying about traction at both axles (able to transfer 100 - percent of the
torque to either axle thanks to a multiplate clutch pack), an available magnetorheological shock
system tuning the damping, a
torque vectoring diff, and dynamic steering (when fitted) checking the driver's inputs, you probably can't screw it up badly enough even to trigger the traction control or stabilization
systems.
This is made possible by advanced technologies, like the electronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch, the addition of
torque vectoring and
quattro ® integration within the Audi drive select
system.
The
quattro permanent all - wheel drive
system uses the self - locking center differential and
torque vectoring.
The
quattro permanent four - wheel drive
system is paired with
torque vectoring.
New
quattro technology: The crown gear center differential Audi is presenting a new, evolutionary stage of its permanent all - wheel drive
system for longitudinal engines in the high - performance RS 5 Coupé — the
quattro drive with self - locking crown gear differential and
torque vectoring.
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.
The S5 Cabriolet comes with Audi's
Quattro all - wheel - drive
system, and can be optioned up with adaptive suspension and a
torque vectoring rear differential, which throws
torque to the outside rear wheel in a turn, aiding handling.
Its lightweight design makes handling a breeze in any condition with the Audi
quattro all - wheel drive
system featuring a rear power bias for a purer driving feel, plus a
torque -
vectoring rear sport differential to enhance precision in cornering.
Freed somewhat from the electronic nannies, the
torque -
vectoring capabilities of the sport
Quattro system's rear differential can shine, changing the S7 from a powerful but understeering tourer to a truly dynamic sport sedan.
The most affordable performance - oriented member of the Audi family, the S3 compact sedan comes with a
quattro all - wheel drive
system that features
torque vectoring and a limited - slip traction - enhancing
system, both of which are managed by the selective application of the car's brakes.
DYNAMIC OPTIONS The final first for Audi — but only if you option a $ 13,500 Dynamic package that also includes four - wheel steering and a
quattro sport differential with rear axle
torque vectoring — is a new electromechanical active roll stabilisation
system.
It features 4.0 TFSI V8 engine, with 445 kW (605 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb ‑ ft) of
torque (750 Nm (553.2 lb ‑ ft) in overboost mode, and 0 to 100 km / h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds), eight ‑ speed tiptronic,
Quattro (four - wheel - drive
system) with
torque vectoring, self - levelling air suspension with adaptive damping, dynamic all - wheel steering.
As in the S8, the new performance SUV channels its reserves through an eight - speed
torque converter equipped automatic gearbox and Audi's traditional Torsen
torque sensing
quattro four - wheel drive
system, with a
torque vectoring function integrated into a so - called Sport Differential to provide individual apportioning of drive to each of the rear wheels.
The A7's
Quattro comes standard with a
torque -
vectoring rear differential, and Audi combines that capability with the braking
system.
The Prologue concept coupe had a 4.0 litre TFSI twin - turbo V8 producing 605 hp and 700 Nm (750 Nm on overboost), an eight - speed Tiptronic auto,
quattro all - wheel drive with
torque vectoring and a 48 - volt electrical
system, amongst others — we're expecting this Avant version to have the same.
Quattro all - wheel - drive
torque vectoring combines with the braking
system for excellent cornering.
Equipped with Audi's
quattro variable all - wheel - drive
system, the RS5 starts off with a 40/60 front - to - rear
torque split but can shift power fore and aft as surface conditions dictate, and its rear sport differential provides
torque vectoring in corners to help the car turn.
Also thrown in for good measure is Audi's familiar
quattro system which has been tricked up some more thanks to a crown - gear centre differential with
torque vectoring.
The
quattro system features a crowngear centre differential and
torque vectoring trickiness as well.
This wealth of IP and experience with
quattro mechanical four - wheel drive,
torque vectoring and electric drive
systems is the basis for the emergence of the fully - electric
quattro drive as represented in the e-tron
quattro concept.
The eight - speed automatic transmission, the
torque vectoring control, and the Audi
Quattro all - wheel - drive
system make for a smooth ride while the exhaust
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