What does quattro mean?
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quattro refers to Audi's four-wheel drive technology under the Volkswagen Group. It is a permanent four-wheel drive mode that maintains four-wheel drive status under any circumstances. The Torsen differential used during cornering allows a certain speed difference between the front and rear axles, avoiding the interference issues found in traditional four-wheel drive systems. The working principle of quattro is: when speed differences between the front and rear axles occur due to external conditions, the Torsen differential automatically transfers most of the power to the drive axle that can work effectively, optimizing and distributing power to all four wheels. Due to balanced axle load distribution, drivers can better control steering precision and flexibility without the need for torque steering assistance.