Sentences with phrase «torque bias»

In sport mode, the sedan's drivetrain is configured to deliver all - wheel - drive when needed, with torque biased toward the rear.

Nevertheless, Acura says it has retuned the RDX's relatively simple AWD system to provide greater rear torque bias for 2016, the goal to provide a more engaging driving experience.

The limited - slip differential uses a helical gear set in place of traditional clutch packs, which Chevy says continuously adjusts torque bias when going through corners.

It does, especially if it has the optional Quattro Sport rear differential to make the most of the usually rearward torque bias.

Active Driveline also features Active Torque Biasing with electronic - Diff (e-Diff) technology to distribute torque between the rear wheels, optimizing traction and stability.

They push that power through an eight speed Steptronic and an all wheel drive system that provides infinite torque bias for the ultimate traction.

I understand that differentials are a huge topic and there are many clever solutions in the realm of torque biasing.

There's a distinct rear - wheel torque bias with this system, as evidenced by the rear end getting loose when driving 10 / 10ths on twisty roads, but for the most part, the balance of the new Infiniti was pleasantly neutral.

Audi's all - wheel - drive system isn't just a bad - weather security blanket; the rear torque bias provides the sportier, more responsive cornering of a rear - wheel - drive car with the ability to put more power to the ground.

Hyundai says the Genesis» HTRAC system is active, its sensors able to «anticipate» (rather than react to) wheel slippage and that its default setting is a 40 / 60 - split rear - wheel torque bias, both of which place it in the mainstream of luxury segment AWD systems.

I pick «Sport #» for the electronic throttle's response, defeat the stability control altogether and select the rearmost torque bias from the center differential, at 25/75 front / rear (there are five splits total, a locked diff mode, and two settings that vary the split under computer control).

Traction and driving stability are optimized by the active torque biasing feature offering advanced control on the distribution of the torque between the front and rear wheels.

EDIT: This is wrt center differential transfer case and not traditional 4X4 transfer case, since the question is about torque biasing which precludes the latter.

Through mountain passes extending from Germany into the low - hanging clouds and quaint villages of western Austria, the GLE450 AMG is impressively competent, especially with the all - wheel - drive system's 60/40 rear - torque bias helping guide the car around tight bends.

Despite the best efforts of AMG engineers to mitigate its heft with a 40/60 front / rear 4Matic torque bias, Airmatic adaptive damping, and active roll stabilization, it can't escape being big, heavy, and sluggish in spots.

An active torque biasing function provides precise control of the distribution of torque between the front and rear wheels, optimizing traction, stability and performance.

By adding a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing differential to the front axle, Ford is offering RS owners who want to make the most of the 345hp delivered by the 2.3 - litre turbocharged engine even more scope for doing so.

It'll also get a much more aggressive rear torque bias thanks to more aggressive programming of its Haldex - based quattro all - wheel drive system.

Among the developments that Porsche is working on is a unique, wide - track front axle and rear - drive torque bias from the Torsen centre differential.

GT - R specific yaw - rate feedback control, measuring differences between the target yaw rate calculated from steering angle, actual yaw rate detected by the yaw - rate sensor and G sensor to adjust torque bias

A new sport mode adjusts steering effort, throttle progression and shift strategy to more sporting effect, and adds rearward torque bias to the all - wheel - drive.

Sport mode oddly allows more slip than Corsa, channeling 90 percent of torque bias to the rear wheels, versus only 80 in track mode.

While most crossovers are content to work out the specifics of the power flow in their all - wheel - drive systems on their own, the Outlander Sport has a knob with which drivers can select FWD, AWD, or AWD Lock (more rear torque bias, really).

It's a geared ATB (Automatic Torque Biasing) differential from UK - based firm Quaife, which can send anything up to 80 per cent of available torque to one driven wheel.

In addition to the disconnect function the GKN Twinster also acts as an electronic differential combining drive vectoring and limited slip differential technology for active torque biasing.

Credit the rear torque bias and the less nose - heavy powertrain layout - speaking of heavy, the new A6 isn't; it's actually a bit lighter than its predecessor (78 pounds lighter in the case of the 3.0 T Quattro).

Acura ZDX Acura uses two clutches in the rear differential to manage the front - to - rear torque bias.

Torque biasing - Depending on the tooth ratio's of the planetary, ring and sun gear, the desired ratio can be designed.

A rear - wheel - drive platform might make dynamics a bit more interesting as well by moving the torque bias to the rear.

Quattro transmission with a rearward torque bias, adaptive air suspension, skin panels mainly in aluminium — all this is shared with the S7.

This all - wheel - drive system has been revised for increased rear torque bias, and Acura says it has also retuned the steering and upgraded the engine mounts.

The Honda Pilot works much like the Range Rover Evoque, forgoing a real off - roader's twin differentials for a traction - based system that modulates throttle mapping, rear - torque bias, and slip.

The standard AWD system has a rear torque bias and a single - speed transfer case with a Torsen center differential; the optional system has a 50/50 default torque split and a two - speed transfer case (high and low range) with a locking center differential.

Retuned steering and upgraded engine mounts, a recalibrated all - wheel - drive system with more rear torque bias, and a broader torque curve are also on the menu.

With a flip of a dial, throttle tip - in, transmission shift points, suspension movement, torque bias and hundreds of other functions are electronically recalibrated to provide optimal performance on whatever surface the vehicle happens to be driving on.

Additionally, the RDX's AWD system has been tuned for better rear torque bias to improve dynamic stability and all - weather performance.

This helical design allows the car to maintain optimum traction through the corners despite experiencing significantly higher levels of applied power by continuously adjusting the torque bias.

The SH - AWD all - wheel - drive system is tuned for more rear torque bias, and EPA ratings increase 1 mpg highway.

This Crown gear center differential replaces the previously used Torsen differential, which used a not entirely different principal, but it acted differently, and was less adept at a rearward torque bias.

With SI - Drive in sport sharp mode and the center differential set to Auto - for a torque bias to the rear more often the STI feels neutral around the track with high - grip limits.

On dirt, the all - wheel - drive Evoque is sure - footed and stable thanks to its terrain - sensing stability and power distribution, electronic rear diff, and torque biasing that uses the brakes to keep the engine power going to the side needed.

Update: It looks like LSD will be optional on both models, although it's still not clear if it'll be mechanical or torque biasing.

Additionally, the RDX's all - wheel - drive system — AWD with Intelligent Control — has been tuned for greater rear torque bias to further enhance dynamic stability and all - weather performance.

A special GT - R - specific yaw - rate feedback control measures the differences between the target yaw rate calculated from the steering angle and actual yaw rate detected by the yaw - rate sensor and G sensor, and adjusts the torque bias accordingly.

It's worth noting the all - wheel - drive system in BMW's new M550i xDrive model has a rear torque bias to maintain handling more reminiscent of a rear - wheel - drive platform.

Wilkins explained: «The Active Driveline system and the torque bias make it feel rear - wheel drive.

The AMG Performance 4Matic system will be sending that power to all four wheels via a new nine - speed automatic transmission, with a 40:60 rear torque bias.

Additionally, the RDX's available all - wheel - drive system - AWD with Intelligent Control - has been tuned for greater rear torque bias to further enhance dynamic stability and all - weather performance.