Besides Subaru who uses full time AWD?
10 September 2002, 03:53 PM
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Volvo is definitely front wheel drive until the fronts slip and then some power is sent to the back.
Land Rover and Jeep have lockable diffs for off roading but not for on-road driving.
I am talking about 100% FULL TIME AWD cars.
Any others?
[Edited by KevMac - 10/9/2002 3:57:20 PM]
Land Rover and Jeep have lockable diffs for off roading but not for on-road driving.
I am talking about 100% FULL TIME AWD cars.
Any others?
[Edited by KevMac - 10/9/2002 3:57:20 PM]
10 September 2002, 07:52 PM
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All the Jap weapons use full time 4WD (...Skyline...)
There are controllers available to adjust the sensitivity or make the skyline full time RWD or AWD, but out of the factory the skyline is not fulltime AWD - helps cornering 
Shark what about Landrover?
[Edited by polarbearit - 10/9/2002 7:54:05 PM]
09 October 2002, 03:47 PM
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Subaru use full time AWD, Porsche do on some models and so does Mitsubishi.
Audi does on some quatrro models but not the TT which is front wheel drive most of the time.
Is that it?
Are there any other companies that do FULL TIME AWD?
Audi does on some quatrro models but not the TT which is front wheel drive most of the time.
Is that it?
Are there any other companies that do FULL TIME AWD?
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09 October 2002, 04:03 PM
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Mazda in the 323 Turbo's. Maybe known as Familias over here.
Mitsubishi in the Evo obviously and in the GTO.
Porsche.
Lamborghini.
Jenson used it in the Interceptor FF. FF stands for Formula Furgesson as in the tractor people.
Audi.
VW.
I'll stick some more up as I remember them.
Mitsubishi in the Evo obviously and in the GTO.
Porsche.
Lamborghini.
Jenson used it in the Interceptor FF. FF stands for Formula Furgesson as in the tractor people.
Audi.
VW.
I'll stick some more up as I remember them.
09 October 2002, 04:50 PM
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Skoda, Seat and VW all use front wheel drive part-time 4WD so they’re out.
So basically the list for FULL TIME (note FULL TIME) AWD is Subaru, Mitsubishi, Porsche (some models, Audi (some models) and Lamborghini (which uses Audi technology.
So basically the list for FULL TIME (note FULL TIME) AWD is Subaru, Mitsubishi, Porsche (some models, Audi (some models) and Lamborghini (which uses Audi technology.
09 October 2002, 05:47 PM
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I think the Porsche system only gives a max of 33% to the front when the rear starts to slip.
All the Jap weapons use full time 4WD (Impreza, Legacy, Evo, Skyline, GTIR, Celica GT-Four(!!!!!), 323, GTO, Galant etc...)
Delta Integrale and Audi Ur-Quattro used perm 4WD with Torsen Diffs.
New Audi's use perm 4WD if it's with the longitudinal engine.
Volvo, VW and transverse engine Audi's use part time 4WD with a Haldex rear diff which only bring the rears under drive when the front slips so crap.
All the Sierra/Escort 4WD's were permanent with a 34/66 rear distribution, apart from RS2000 4x4 and Mondeo 4x4 which were 50/50 perm I think.
Landrovers etc are permanent, just run free diffs most of the time.
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PS If you think i'm not 'on the money', make sure of the fact B4 saying so please.
[Edited by Dave R - 10/9/2002 5:48:50 PM]
[Edited by Dave R - 10/9/2002 5:57:08 PM]
All the Jap weapons use full time 4WD (Impreza, Legacy, Evo, Skyline, GTIR, Celica GT-Four(!!!!!), 323, GTO, Galant etc...)
Delta Integrale and Audi Ur-Quattro used perm 4WD with Torsen Diffs.
New Audi's use perm 4WD if it's with the longitudinal engine.
Volvo, VW and transverse engine Audi's use part time 4WD with a Haldex rear diff which only bring the rears under drive when the front slips so crap.
All the Sierra/Escort 4WD's were permanent with a 34/66 rear distribution, apart from RS2000 4x4 and Mondeo 4x4 which were 50/50 perm I think.
Landrovers etc are permanent, just run free diffs most of the time.
Daver
PS If you think i'm not 'on the money', make sure of the fact B4 saying so please.
[Edited by Dave R - 10/9/2002 5:48:50 PM]
[Edited by Dave R - 10/9/2002 5:57:08 PM]
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My youngest daughter had a 4 wheel drive Fiat Panda, 850cc, no BHP whatsoever. Why? I mean, what's the point?
David
09 October 2002, 10:16 PM
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AFAIK, BMW and Merc have 4WD models in their current continental ranges. For example, the facelifted S Class is available as a 4-Matic. And, IIRC the 3 Series is available as 4WD too.
Also, am I mistaken, or don't Subaru offer FWD versions in Japan?
Also, am I mistaken, or don't Subaru offer FWD versions in Japan?
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Have a look at http://www.subaru.co.jp/limited/imp_is2/a00.html
Definitely a 2WD version of the current Impreza on there....
Definitely a 2WD version of the current Impreza on there....