There are three main categories of axle differentials: open differentials, limited-slip differentials, and locking differentials. They are all terms we have heard before while cruising the web forums ...

To turn engine power into controllable motion, cars rely on something called the differential. A differential allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds. If you want more information ...

The realm of automotive technology is rife with jargon and acronyms, from ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) — which first appeared in 1978 — to ZEV (Zero-Emissions Vehicles). Sitting squarely between those ...

There are lockers and knockers, limited slips and Sure Grips. Sometimes they're called Positractions and sometimes much worse. But this name game is really about the concept of pushing equal measures ...

A Limited slip differential helps you drive effectively and safely. At times, one of the leading wheels might get stuck when driving on gravel or sand. But if you have the differential, you can keep ...

McLaren claims the P1's carbon ceramic brakes can stomp from 124 mph to a dead stop in 4.5 seconds. Just thinking about that makes my lunch feel loose. But the car also uses its brakes in another ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

Performance cars have limited-slip differentials, period. The "One Wheel Peel Deal" isn't any more acceptable than running 17s in the quarter-mile. Unfortunately, it seems the only way to get both ...

So you have your dream car and are working on it just about weekly. You plan to do some autocross and take it out to the dragstrip on Thursday nights for some grudge matches in the quarter- or ...

(iSeeCars) – To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

The electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) is one of the greatest pieces of modern auto­motive magic. This wonderful contraption allows you to shift midcorner without lockup, helps you turn more ...