A8 vs V8

[Robert Rossato]

> >The big differences between the V8 vs A8:
> >* less complex electronics V8 vs. OBD-II compliant A8
> >* T*rsen diffs vs. EDL quattro
> >* 4 speed vs 5 speed automatic
> >* old rubber bits vs not-so-old rubber bits"
> 
> 
> Kent, all here is true except for the bit about the diffs.  
> The A8 uses a
> Torsen center diff with EDL at front and rear.  the V8 uses 
> torsen center,
> hasn't got EDL at all (although the rear isn't much apart 
> from it I guess),
> and a purely open front diff IIRC.

I assume Kent was referring to the rear diff, which was a torsen on the
V8's and open diff with EDL on the A8's.  As I recall, while the center
diff on the V8's with manual was indeed a Torsen, those with an
automatic had an electronically controlled center diff.  But I could be
wrong.

Bob