Audi the Quattro Principle ''Audi release the latest version of quattro''

Audi RS5 is the model that begins the latest version of quattro, developed by Audi.

Audi develops continuously full transmission system called Quattro, wanting to offer a solution as elegant and efficient for its customers. New generation available on the new RS5 Quattro now offers a faster transfer of power between the two decks, a lower center differential plus the new 'torque vectoring'.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• audi
• quattro
• rs5
• official
• geneva
• 2010

[T04E]

Brilliant...

[MrDexter9i3]

@JLchevz If by fun you mean ovesteering...an experienced driver can also do it with quattro...there's no arguing that M3 is an awesome car, but RS5 pulls better from the corners...and it has tons of grip... ;)

[RhinosoRoss]

What incredibly patronising narration! Marketing to engineers? This is how it should be done: v=Ei2C_cBnEF0

[wtrdogg20]

@SparkDischarge Well, lets see what a new performance result we get from BorWagner, now that they own Haldex Systems.

[SparkDischarge]

@wtrdogg20 How many Subaru's do not have an open front differential? WRX sti.

How many Subaru's have either a torque sensitive or speed sensitive rear differential? Maybe 50%

Mercedes went off-roading with 3 open differentials over a decade ago. Brake actuated traction control is proven.

[SparkDischarge]

@FlightPowder That is why you opt for the rear 'sport differential' so you have mechanical torque vectoring.

I would hope that would also reduce 'torque vectoring' brake pad wear on the front also.

[chankfreng]

Of course this quattro system can allow a degree of oversteer, but it absolutely can't be as natural and predictable, meaning fun, as rear-wheel drive. This system is geared toward performance and safety, which it does wonderfully.

[wtrdogg20]

Hmmm, I think it still cant send all the power to a single wheel with traction, like the Subaru's Symmetrical AWD. Thats sad....

[MrDexter9i3]

@JLchevz And why would you think that...I mean, lambo also has quattro, and it does power oversteer quite well...audi R8 does too...but they also have a fwd to get them out of oversteer or drift...be open minded... :D ...there wouldn't be quattro if there's no need for it...for example, audi S1 would kick any car's ass on a dirt track...and so would any quattro on a rainy day...rwd + big engine + speed is only good for great weather AND a good driver to stop it from killing him...

[robbc18]

In the real world, AWD is superior to RWD or FWD. Especially because we use street rated tires, not race tires. And because we experience all kinds of road surfaces, and conditions. Look at World Rally Championship. Plus our cars don't reach those high speeds all the time to rely on aerodynamic down force for traction through corners like RWD only Formula 1 cars. WRC is a more realistic race, based on cars closer to what we drive. Even on tarmac only races, AWD is still quicker in WRC.

[FlightPowder]

Won't torque vectoring like this result in a much faster wear on the brakes?