American auto-parts manufacturer BorgWarner has introduced its electronic limited slip differential technology for the front transaxle of a front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI with Performance Pack.
The system with front cross differential (FXD) technology improves vehicle traction, handling and stability without sacrificing engine power.
It uses electro-hydraulic actuation technology and offers automakers a compact and easy-to-install electronic limited slip differential solution with a wide range of calibration options.
This bolt-on FXD technology uses the same vehicle sensor inputs as an AWD system to generate controlled locking torque between the left and right front wheels, directing power to the wheel to control wheels from slip or spin.
BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems president and general manager Stefan Demmerle said that BorgWarner's FXD technology received very positive reviews during customer demonstrations for its traction and vehicle performance.
"Unlike brake-based systems, our pre-emptive technology anticipates the torque needed in different driving situations, delivering unsurpassed traction, handling and stability while maximizing the fun-to-drive experience for front-wheel drive vehicles," Demmerle added.
