Re: Questions for V8 Owners

["Rich, Jack" <JRich@Kronos.com>]

>>Anyway, they're asking quit a bit for the car, but it looks to be worth
>>it-- and I have questions about the Quattro system in the V8.  I never
>>really understood the whole 'torsen' thing-- so it would be great of
>>someone could explain..
>
>Torsen came on all the later model (after '88) model Audis.  The
>differential is "torque-sensing" and virtually bulletproof.  You can't lock
>the front diff like you can in the 5KTQ.  It does it automatically.  That's
>what Torsen is in a whole.  You can however still lock the rear diff with a
>button on the inner console.  But, even it switches off at above 15 mph so
>it's really only used to get you out of a tight spot.

The V8 does not have any lockable differentials.  It uses computerized
clutches for its center diff, and I think has a rear Torsen.  The front
differential is not lockable on any quattro that I know of.  They are all
open (unlimited slip) differentials to my knowledge.

Jack Rich