Re: Center diffs [was RE: 325ix vs. Quattro]

["Psychotic Don't-you-dare-tickle-me Elmo" <honge@creighton.edu>]

>> My understanding is that the 959 uses computer controlled clutch packs to 
>> determine the F-R torque split.  I have heard that the automatic tranny/
>> center diffs on the V8q also had this sort of an arrangement.  It seems 

>I heard that they used Torsens, but I'm not the expert in this regard (or 
>any for that matter!) :-0

Me neither. But what I heard is the engine power goes to the trans. And
then from the trans, the power goes two ways -- one to rear transaxel, and
the front to the computer controlled clutch. From this vague info, I
imagine the power split at the trans is 50:50, and the power delivered to
the front is variably controlled by the said clutch. Is it?

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