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Old 09-06-2010, 10:03 PM
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As Audi's video shows, Torsen differential is used between the rear and front axle for A4 Quattro.

Anyone knows what kind of differential is used between left/right wheels? Torsen again or just a normal open differential?
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Audi > Glossary > Engine & Driveline > Electronic differential lock (EDL)

Torsen for centre diff with longitudinal engines only; front & rear differentials are electronic; A3 & TT use a Haldex centre differential
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Originally Posted by a4audi4fun

front & rear differentials are electronic;
The EDL should work on the brakes to deal with wheel spin. However, there must be some sort of differential gear between the left/rigt rear wheels under normal steer/turn. I guess it is a open differential, just want to see if someone can confirm that.
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Yes apart from the braking functions it is an open differential.

All Wheel Drive Encyclopedia | AWD.EE - 4x4, 4wd, 4motion, quattro, xDrive, SH-AWD, Haldex, Torsen - How it works. This link has some interesting videos on how EDL works,
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thanks for refering the site. It list out all the rear/front/central differential types used in various quattro generations.

"http://www.awd.ee/quattro.html"

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