Torsen
Sign in to savethumb|250px|Torsen differential from an Audi quattro Torsen Torque-Sensing (full name Torsen traction) is a type of differential used in automobiles.
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- Use
- Types
- Behaviour of Torsen differentials
- Torsens in front and/or rear axles
- Torsen users
- Torsen applications
- Center
- Center and rear
- Front and rear axles
- Front axle only
- Rear axle only
- References
- External links
thumb|250px|Torsen differential from an Audi quattro Torsen Torque-Sensing (full name Torsen traction) is a type of differential used in automobiles.
It was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. Torsen is a portmanteau of Torque-Sensing. TORSEN and TORSEN Traction are registered trademarks of JTEKT Torsen North America Inc (formerly Zexel Corporation, formerly Gleason Power Systems). All Torsen differentials have their origin in the Dual-Drive Differential that was invented and patented by Gleasman in 1958.
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