New Audi RS 5 Longitudinal torque distribution on a new level: center differential with preload | ShortsCars

The center differential has a preload, meaning that it is always at least partially locked, and improves both traction as well as turn in, enabling noticeably more dynamic maneuvers.

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The RS 5 marks the first time Audi Sport is using a new generation center differential to handle torque distribution between the front and rear axles. The center differential has a preload, meaning that it is always at least partially locked, and forms the newest and highest level of quattro drivetrains. It improves both traction as well as turn in, enabling noticeably more dynamic maneuvers.

Preload ensures the axles remain coupled when no torque is being applied to the differential. On the road, this plays a role when the driver takes their foot off the throttle to turn into a corner, for example. In these situations, the differential preload supports turn in and minimizes internal understeer. The car’s response to steering inputs – especially off throttle and during weight transfer – is more precise, making the RS 5 more agile, dynamic, and controllable.

While the engine in the RS 5 builds torque faster, it’s throttle response also further benefits from the new center differential. When rapidly transitioning between on-throttle and off-throttle sections, the differential preload and resulting coupling between the axles mean power is transferred to the wheels faster – for more spontaneity, including when accelerating.

When it comes to the drive concept of the Audi RS 5, the entire package is entirely new. It combines the center differential with preload and innovative electro mechanical torque vectoring at the rear. This ensures more precise, faster, and predictive power distribution and revolutionizes the quattro drivetrain for electrified high-performance models.

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