Super TestCar reviews - Subaru - Forester - X 5-dr wagonSubaru modelsElectronic System2 Oct 2002 THE Forester employs different four-wheel drive systems depending on whether the vehicle is fitted with a manual or automatic transmission. Manual transmission models use a viscous coupling limited slip centre differential to transmit the engine power to all four wheels - it operates for the most part (with a static weight distribution) with a torque split front to rear of 60/40. Automatic transmission models use an active torque split system to drive all four wheels - a computer constantly monitors the driving conditions and distributes torque accordingly. This system has an operating torque distribution range from 95 per cent front/5 per cent rear to 50/50, but operates with a 60/40 front to rear ratio under normal conditions. Did you know?All models, regardless of transmission, are fitted with a viscous limited slip rear differential to enable torque transfer from side to side at the rear wheels depending on available tractionAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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