What does Audi Quattro all-wheel drive mean?
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Audi Quattro refers to the full-time four-wheel drive system, which is the transliteration of 'quattro'. Below is more related information: 1. Introduction to Quattro: Quattro is a registered trademark of Audi's four-wheel drive technology under the Volkswagen Group. In 1980, Audi debuted at the Geneva Motor Show with models equipped with the Quattro full-time four-wheel drive technology, marking the birth of this signature Audi technology. The Audi Quattro full-time four-wheel drive system has undergone six iterations, becoming a representative technology known for its rapid response, stability, and reliability. The core technology of Audi Quattro is the purely mechanical Torsen central differential. 2. Full-time four-wheel drive: The basic type of full-time four-wheel drive is designed for standard passenger cars. Converting all four wheels of a standard passenger car into drive wheels requires significant modifications, greater design complexity, and results in lower transmission efficiency. A transfer case is needed, along with short drive shafts to transmit the engine's torque to the front differential. The lateral offset must be bridged, for example, using a gear chain. Ground clearance cannot be increased. Therefore, to accommodate the front axle differential, it is inevitable to modify the engine's oil pan.
