It shared the Getrag five - speed manual gearbox and 25 per cent locking
rear diff with the E28, but the second - gen M5 was separated from its siblings with a 20 mm reduction in ride height, 25 per cent stiffer spring rates and bespoke damping.
Manual models also get an electronic locking
rear diff with A-TRAC brake traction control to help get through serious terrain.
Not exact matches
I would prefer a locking
rear diff like the Titan and f150 but ATRAC seems to be handling everything
with no problem.
Here it drives all four wheels through a seven - speed S - tronic dual - clutch paddleshift gearbox
with a steady - state torque split of 40/60 front to
rear, a crown - gear centre differential and Audi's torque - vectoring Sport
rear diff.
The
rear diff is 9 3/4 - inches,
with an electronic locker.
Understeer is almost nonexistent (credit a torque - vectoring
rear diff), and even
with the Pro Drive Mode selector set to Dynamic (the second - liveliest setting) it's possible to prod the
rear end out — thanks to the balance of the car and the engine's massive output.
The Abarth edition
with the manual gets a limited - slip
rear diff, and in a stretch of my favorite twisties around Malibu, I found the Spider's chassis plenty playful.
If you have a
diff splitting the power front /
rear and different
diff (gear) ratios ether end then you'll have more torque at the end
with the lower
diff ratio, more torque means more power is delivered to that site.
There's four - wheel drive
with a twin - clutch
rear diff that offers a proper torque vectoring system that takes into account throttle position, steering angle and road surface when distributing power across the
rear axle and for the GSi it features a unique set of calibrations.
You can play the hooligan in the CS if you wish, the engine is certainly strong enough to break
rear traction, but it's so much more rewarding and satisfying to be able to open the throttle earlier in the corner and drive through the exit, feeling the
diff hooking up and the chassis working the load
with new found precision.
Of course it can be made to understeer if you don't listen to the howling tyres (it comes as standard
with Hankooks, which are brilliant in the wet but lack response and mid corner grip in the dry), but if you turn the car in slightly slower and then commit to the throttle you feel the sport
diff sending power to the outside
rear tyre.
Encouraged by a slightly nose - heavy weight distribution, not - so - well - educated electronics, and a playful variable - rate
diff lock, this BMW is notorious for its loose
rear end even when fitted
with optional nineteen - inch wheels and tires.
That transfer case behind the M5's gearbox contains an electronically controlled clutch
with a propshaft running to the Active M
Diff at the
rear, from which new carbon fibre clutch plates can distribute torque from 0 - 100 % left to right.
The system allowed the
rear diff and traction control to work in concert, feeding in precisely the right amount of torque for the swiftest exit from any bend, even
with the throttle nailed to the carpet (if there was any).
A limited - slip
diff with the ability to range from open to 100 per cent locked is deployed between the
rear wheels to help keep the power in check.
In practise this means not only the extra-strong tune of V8, but
rear - wheel steering, active anti-roll bars, torque vectoring on the
rear differential to go
with a centre Torsen
diff (unlike the hang - on centre clutch of the Cayenne, for example) and ceramic brakes.
The Audi also has a variable centre
diff that distributes torque between the axles while the AMG makes do
with a constant 31:69 split from front to
rear.
The hardware includes a
rear - mounted transaxle (housing the transmission, torque splitter, and
rear differential — the
diff with an electronically controlled limited - slip device).
Don't for a minute write it off as a boring, understeering Audi because it is far, far from it, but at the end of the day I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that a four - wheel drive system like that in the Focus RS, one
with a proper torque vectoring
rear diff that allows more throttle adjustability, would elevate the TT that last little bit to the star performer that it so nearly threatens to be.
PTV pairs a mechanical side - to - side
diff lock
with an advanced ABS algorithm that intermittently decelerates the inner
rear wheel through tight corners tackled at speed.
Together
with CST, it distributes the torque between the
rear wheels in a way that allows the car to accelerate out of bends some 20 percent faster than a model fitted
with a conventional limited - slip
diff.
Hence the gaping lower grille and the signature panels either side of it that feature dozens of multiple lozenge - shaped mini-intakes, the unique carbon fibre hood
with a great cooling duct cut into it, and the adoption of a
rear diff cooler.
That's a bit of a stretch where refinement is concerned, but the GT has an appeal all its own, based on big power, a respectably taut chassis
with superior body control, and all the traction control, stability control, and limited - slip -
diff stuff that 361 hp and 385 lb - ft of
rear - wheel - spinning torque might demand.
The Sport Evolution Also Had Improved Visual Features That Would Separate These Unique Cars From The E30 Evo And Evo II, To Include Factory Items Of Modified Front Wings, Adjustable Front And
Rear Spoilers, Brake Cooling Ducts Were Installed In Place Of The Front Fog Lights, Enlarged Front Bumper Openings, Two Tone EVO Cross Spoke Alloy Wheels, Removal Of The Touring Fuel Tank, A Longer 3.15 - 1
Diff Ratio, Signature Suede Interior Detailing And Finished
With The Numbered Factory Plaque.
There's a Torsen centre
diff to distribute power to both axles
with an open differential at the
rear.
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.
To aid the car's weight distribution, the transmission is mounted
with the limited - sip
diff at the back of the car, leading to a 47/53 front /
rear mass spread, close to the 43/57 of the McLaren.
4AUTO in my Silverado
with locking
rear diff is more than enough for diving through deep snow covered roads, across frozen lakes, and up muddy embankments on job sites.
If off - roading is your thing, be sure to spec the Trailhawk version
with its tougher styling, skid plates and locking
rear diff to give you even more go - anywhere gumption.
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.
To get this drive to the
rear differential,
with its in - built locking unit that now has a drift - recognition system that switches the
diff to fully locked, M developed a one - piece, carbon - fibre propshaft that adds stiffness, reduces rotational inertia and saves 5 kg.
A Torsen limited - slip differential distributes power between the
rear wheels; the
diff works
with an upgraded performance traction - management system featuring «flying car logic.»
Along
with Land Rover's Terrain Response system and an electronic locking
rear diff (unavailable on four - cylinder models, $ 1110 on V6 models), air suspension is a key differentiator to Jaguar's sportier F - PACE,
with which the more luxurious Velar shares its platform and 2.0 - and 3.0 - litre petrol and diesel engines.
Either way, just a fraction of a second later, the
rear - wheel steering and the
diff start to do their thing and pull the whole car back into line again, leaving it to corner flat
with brilliant body control and punch out the other side of the corner superbly.
That, in turn, sends power to the front driveshafts and the Active M
diff with carbon plates powering the
rear wheels.
It offers better ride quality off - road than the Everest — firmer but
with better damping — and offers a centre - locking differential in addition to the locking
rear diff found on both models.
Of course if we could have the Anti-Spin characteristics
with the option of locking the
rear diff at will we'd be ecstatic.
The
rear axle is a shaved 14 - bolt
with a truss and
diff cover from Ballistic Fabrication.
Claimed fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km for the Boxster and 8.0 litres per 100 km for the Boxster S. Also new to this model is Porsche Torque Vectoring
with a mechanical
rear axle
diff lock.
The
rear axle is a Ford 8.8
with factory disc brakes that has been upgraded
with 5.13 gears, a Grizzly Locker, and chromoly axleshafts from Yukon, along
with a Summit Racing Equipment aluminum
diff cover.
You already know the bare bones about this car: the same 6.2 - liter supercharged V8 as the Corvette Z06 (minus the dry sump lubrication), making 640 SAE - certified hp and 630 SAE - certified lb - ft of torque sent to the
rear wheels through a Hydramatic 8L90 eight - speed automatic and an electronic limited - slip
diff; magnetic ride control at all four corners; ZF electric power steering that varies the level of assist depending on demand and conditions; traction control
with more settings than a bridal registry; and a nice Cadillac - designed exterior that won't be mistaken for anything else on Earth.
with features like a 3.5 L, 192hp V - 6, an electronic four - speed automatic transmission, a choice of two 4WD systems, four - wheel disc brakes, 16 - inch wheels, and an Eaton limited slip in the
rear diff.
This custom rides on new 22» Fuel Forged Series wheels wrapped in Fuel M / T tires
with a Teraflex big brake kit in the front and
rear, as well as a set of new 5:13 gears from G2,
with Teraflex
Diff covers and sleeved axles for extra support.
The new - for -»06 Range Rover utilizes locking center and
rear diffs, along
with state - of - the - art traction control systems, to maintain forward progress on less - than - optimal surfaces.
Turn off the traction control, and the F - Type will light up the
rear tyres at will, and skilled drivers will be able to perform smoky powerslides
with ease, although the lack of a limited - slip
diff means the Jag can become ragged at the limit.
With its Yamaha - developed 2UR - GSE 5.0 - litre V8 up front, Aisin AA80E eight - speed automatic in the middle and Torsen limited - slip
diff at the
rear, the RC F shares a formula familiar to all above bar the all - wheel drive Audi.
The 2018 Lexus LC500 has a 5.0 - liter V8
with 471 hp and 398 lb - ft, a 10 - speed automatic transmission and
rear wheel - drive are standard while shoppers can add an optional limited - slip
diff and carbon fiber trim.
The promise is all there
with a new butch front end, a more aggressive body kit, chunks of carbon fibre, a huge
rear wing for extra downforce, a new diffuser at the back, stiffer springs, a new
rear subframe
with stiffer bushes, a tweaked active
diff and a tweak of the stability control for more fun.
New MOT Front bumper (come
with soft corners) XS Grill and light surrounds Heavy duty battery Kenwood face off stereo (Original available) Speakers Galvanised chassis 4 x mudflaps 3 x steps Front vent seals Door seals 4 x Terrafirma shocks 4 x 1» lower springs (originals available) Clutch Dual mass flywheel Water Pump Turners cylinder head, head gasket and metal dowels Cold start injectors (plus 4 spares) Injector ring Thermostat Radiator Exhaust manifold
Rear discs and calipers Rear exhaust pipe (centre box removed + spare rear pipe) Handbrake pads and oil seal Bonnet catch cable Wiper blades Other Features Headlamp stone guards Defender soft nudgebar with spotlights LR chequer plating KBX wingtop vents Safari snorkel Top tint windscreen Sump guard Factory sunroof (doesn't leak) LR towbar and electrics LR branded Exmoor trim (all 7) + Cubby box and rear seat covers Steel spare wheel with unused matching tyre Spare wheel cover Cooper discovery S / T tyres Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
Rear discs and calipers
Rear exhaust pipe (centre box removed + spare rear pipe) Handbrake pads and oil seal Bonnet catch cable Wiper blades Other Features Headlamp stone guards Defender soft nudgebar with spotlights LR chequer plating KBX wingtop vents Safari snorkel Top tint windscreen Sump guard Factory sunroof (doesn't leak) LR towbar and electrics LR branded Exmoor trim (all 7) + Cubby box and rear seat covers Steel spare wheel with unused matching tyre Spare wheel cover Cooper discovery S / T tyres Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
Rear exhaust pipe (centre box removed + spare
rear pipe) Handbrake pads and oil seal Bonnet catch cable Wiper blades Other Features Headlamp stone guards Defender soft nudgebar with spotlights LR chequer plating KBX wingtop vents Safari snorkel Top tint windscreen Sump guard Factory sunroof (doesn't leak) LR towbar and electrics LR branded Exmoor trim (all 7) + Cubby box and rear seat covers Steel spare wheel with unused matching tyre Spare wheel cover Cooper discovery S / T tyres Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
rear pipe) Handbrake pads and oil seal Bonnet catch cable Wiper blades Other Features Headlamp stone guards Defender soft nudgebar
with spotlights LR chequer plating KBX wingtop vents Safari snorkel Top tint windscreen Sump guard Factory sunroof (doesn't leak) LR towbar and electrics LR branded Exmoor trim (all 7) + Cubby box and
rear seat covers Steel spare wheel with unused matching tyre Spare wheel cover Cooper discovery S / T tyres Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
rear seat covers Steel spare wheel
with unused matching tyre Spare wheel cover Cooper discovery S / T tyres
Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
Rear work light Factory remote alarm + crooklock EGR valve removed (available) Silicone hoses Regular oil and filter changes Service history 7000 miles covered in 4 years High level brake light Good clean headlining Spare items Heated
rear window Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
rear window
Rear wash wipe Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
Rear wash wipe
Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
Rear fog light Galvanised roofrack Slide open
rear windows Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet ma
rear windows
Diff lock Original jack, owners manual and service book Louise LeJuene spaniel bonnet mascot
Active Driveline also features Active Torque Biasing
with electronic -
Diff (e-
Diff) technology to distribute torque between the
rear wheels, optimizing traction and stability.