The next evolutionary stageEfficient, precise and powerful

Depending on transmission, torque vectoring is paired with the crown-gear centre diff erential (S tronicS tronicFaster gearshifts, sportier driving: the S tronic combines the sporty characteristics of a manual gearbox with the advantages of an automatic.S tronic ®) or a self-locking centre differential. In each case, the innovative combination offers outstanding dynamic performance. The result: distinctly more driving pleasure and traction.

The principle

• Basic distribution of drive torque: 60% to the rear axle, 40% to the front – which permits high levels of traction and good handling characteristics.
• If one axle loses grip, up to 85% of the tractive power can be diverted to the rear axle and up to 70% to the front.
• Torque vectoring enables propulsive power to be distributed to each individual wheel.
• Power and torque are redistributed without any delay, even before a wheel starts to spin.
• Power is distributed according to the driving situation and driving style.

The effect

• Enhanced traction thanks to lightning-fast torque distribution.
• Torque vectoring provides additional steering torque and prevents the wheels from spinning.
• Less steering effort is required as a result and at the same time higher cornering speeds are made possible.
• The weight and functional advantage of the crown-gear centre differential increases efficiency and agility.
• Less understeer when turning into a bend and accelerating. ESP intervenes at a later stage and is more subtle.

Driving pleasure and traction

• Excellent directional stability and exceptional road grip as well as outstanding agility