Drivetrain

Differential

A drivetrain assembly that allows its two outputs to rotate at different speeds.

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In a corner the outside driven wheel travels farther. A differential accommodates that speed difference while transmitting drive; open and limited-slip designs behave differently.

Also known as: diff · final drive · დიფერენციალი · дифференциал

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F10 2011

M5

560 PS
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