While it isn't the exactly
the same torque vectoring system that is found in the RS, it's pretty damn close.
Not exact matches
Personally, the highly capable
torque -
vectoring all - wheel - drive
system gave me all the grip I needed when I needed it, while at the
same time piping the power to the rear wheels often enough that I didn't want for more grunt.
Both engines come mated to the
same six - speed manual gearbox (an auto option isn't available with the ST), whilst the already capable chassis has received attention in the form of improved
torque vectoring to increase traction, faster electric steering and an updated ESP
system.
The whole
system works in tandem, and acts in the
same way as
torque vectoring differential, to increase the overall cornering speeds.
The all - wheel drive Cayenne Turbo S adopts the
same chassis configuration as the Cayenne Turbo with an air suspension and Porsche's active - damping control, along with hydraulically operated roll bars to rein in body roll and a
torque -
vectoring system together with an electronically controlled rear - differential lock.
It's the
same system you'll find on the Sportback and GS models, featuring the GKN twin clutch pack for mechanical
torque vectoring on the rear axle.
Sport models get the
same springs as the other Imprezas but progressive dampers,
torque vectoring for its all - wheel drive
system, and AVID S34 225 / 40R18 tires.
There's also a braking - based «
Torque Vectoring Control»
system, not new to the Focus RS, that works toward the
same goal.
The intelligent all - wheel drive
system not only adds extra grip, but the active twin clutch (the
same GKN unit found in the drifty Ford Focus RS) can transfer
torque between the rear wheels for genuine mechanical
torque vectoring to improve handling.
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.
Also aiding on - road handling is the
same all - wheel drive
system used on the Pilot, which includes Honda's i - VTM4
torque -
vectoring feature.
The Diesel now gets Porsche's
Torque Vectoring Plus
system as standard, and the front and rear anti-roll bars have been made slightly more rigid, ensuring that the oil - burning Panamera drives with much the
same polished intent as its petrol siblings — although, with the adaptive PASM fitted, the body is markedly better trimmed in one of its firmer settings than the default Comfort.
In the
same way, the new
torque vectoring AWD
system allows all - wheel drive performance in conjunction with enhanced maneuverability.