The eLSD is a modern marvel of packaging and versatility.

This is important because if a vehicle with an open differential is driving over a slippery surface the wheel with the least resistance will get all the engine power.

A brief primer on open, locking, limited-slip, electronic, and torque-vectoring differentials. Read more at Car and Driver.

A differential that can allow one wheel to spin completely freely of the other is called an open differential. In normal driving situations, where both wheels (tires) have traction, torque is ...

Defining the Differential So, what is a differential? A differential is a crucial component in the front or rear axle assembly, and it allows you to turn without drivetrain windup.

What's New Open Differential AdvantagesIt's hard to imagine but there are some advantages to the open differentials that come in most of the 4x4s on the market. Of course, after you've driven a ...

To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential, you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s engine power into forward (or reverse) movement.

How does a limited-slip differential work compared to a locking differential? This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.