Re: more torsens in racing audis

[Randall Markarian <asenna@accessus.net>]

Jeffrey J. Goggin wrote:

> >"transmission type: permanent  4wd with alternative torsen/ZF limited
> >slip rear differentials/viscous coupling, torsen central power split,
> >viscous coupling front differential;  tested with ZF rear, torsen
> >central at 40% front, 60% rear power split"
>
> So, how did Audi get a Torsen to give a constant power split anyway?  I
> don't know about you but this makes me wonder about the accuracy of the quote...
>
> >unless of course all the magazines are wrong....  :)
>
> Having been in publishing myself and having witnessed first-hand the
> disparity between what the press flacks tell journalists and what the
> engineers behind-the-scenes have to say, I certainly wouldn't rule this out...

Get off of it!  How many people must show that Audi used the torsen in racing!

Randall