quattro® systems

Demonstration of variable torque split.

Variable torque split

A variable torque split between the front and rear wheels can deliver power where and when it's needed most, granting more traction to the wheels with the most grip. It helps give you surer footing on ever-shifting road conditions.

Demonstration of variable torque split.

Torque vectoring

It's all about physics. Available torque vectoring works by braking the inside wheel(s) in corners, proactively transferring torque to the outside wheels — which helps turn the car and improve handling performance. Newton spoke, we listened.

Demonstration of sport differential.

Sport differential

Available on select vehicles, including S and RS models, the sport differential uses an active rear differential to not only send power to the outside rear wheel in corners, but to also accelerate that wheel up to 10 percent faster. Simply put, the sport differential uses the rear wheels to help turn the vehicle for maximum cornering performance.