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Old 12-16-2003, 09:14 PM
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Several Subarus currently use a rear biased AWD system... actually a couple of different systems. The Outback VDC, Legacy GT automatic, Forester XT automatic, and Baja Turbo automatic all use a system called VTD (Variable Torque Distribution) that combines a hydraulic transfer clutch with a planetary gear set to provide a 45/55 front/rear split. The other rear biased system is on the WRX STi, which provides a 35/65 front/rear split. Both of these can of course adjust to a 50/50 split.

The other Subaru systems are the familiar 4EAT with 90/10 up to 50/50 front/rear split, and the 5spd tranny with the viscous coupling providing a standard 50/50 split, variable up to 0/100 or 100/0.
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