Next gen quattro

[E. Roy Wendell IV]

> the "next generation" is based on a new torsen design which integrates 
> an
> epicyclic diff with the torsen.  it is called the "type c" or "t3".  
> the
> epicyclic diff handles the static torque split, and the torsen handles 
> the
> differentiation of torque.  what is special about this arrangement is 
> the
> size of it, the torsen engineers have done a good job to enable it to 
> fit
> into the available space in the transmissions.

Thanks dave, that explains it. The picture of the differential in the 
article linked to in the original post was of the current type, not the 
"next generation" one. I went to the Torsen web site and downloaded the 
PDF file but I still can't say as I see how it works. Further study may 
be required.

I did find out that I can get a current generation quattro torsen diff 
for $360 dollars, assuming that I can convince Torsen that it's for my 
school's Formula SAE car and not the inside of my 016.

Roy