What does a Torsen limited-slip differential do?

Answer by  tmoney (176)

A diff allows the left and right wheels to turn at different speeds going through a turn so you don't break axles. A regular open diff will apply all power to whichever side turns easiest, and it will cause wheelspin if one side is on ice or something. A Torsen LSD splits the torque to each side so you can get grip even if one side is slipping.

Answer by  Johnston (75)

A Torsen differential is one that is TORque SENsing. It allocates the torque of an engine across the 4 tires of the car where needed.

Answer by  felnus (38)

A Torsen limited-slip delivers the torque being generated by the engine to both drive wheels on a axle as equally as traction will allow. Most vehicles have a open differential and if enough torque is applied to overwhelm available traction, one wheel on the drive axle will spin. The Torsen will distribute the torque to both wheels to maintain traction.

Answer by  MC23 (85)

A Limited slip differential applies power equally to both wheels of a vehicle. A regular differential applies power to one of the wheels with the least amount of resistance and then applies power equally under normal conditions.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well Torsen stand for torque sensing. It is a type of limited slip differential. Limited slip refers to a rear end gearset that has the ability to reduce tire spin buy controlling the amount of power to each wheel forcing both to turn instead of letting one spin.