Sunday, May 2, 2010

BMW's New 4 Wheel Drive System

It looks as if BMW is getting serious about bringing true off-road utility to its X line of vehicles. According to this patent application, BMW has developed a new rear differential that will allow for a variable torque split between the front and rear axles to maximize usable power in low traction situations. An image from the patent application is below.

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