Re: AWD systems-other mfg-little Audi content

[eyvind.spangen@ha-nett.no (Eyvind Spangen)]

On Mon, 31 Aug 1998 14:53:27 -0500, you wrote:

>Tony Lum wrote:
>
>> Mercedes (4matic?)
>
>Open differential in the transfer case, computer controlledvia the ABS. Senses
>wheel spin and clamps down to get
>the other tires moving. Evidently works pretty good.

Old system was RWD, but when the rear tires rotated 2% or more faster
than front tires, FWD was engaged. It had 60/40 rear/front. Pretty
good - you keep the RWD "feeling" but get the AWD feeling.

>> Toyota (alltrac)
>
>Viscous system I believe. (?)

I have heard that the Celica GT4 (Euro/Japan) used TorSen..

ES