What is a limited-slip differential and how does it work?

Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but ...
Road & Track

Dual-Motor EVs Could Make Limited-Slip Differentials Obsolete

If you’ve ever shopped for a sports car, you’ll often hear the term “limited-slip differential” (or LSD); you’re probably aware that it’s better than not having one, but it can be unclear exactly what ...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Configurator Fires Up, Front Torsen Diff Costs $500

Priced from $48,325 without the $1,195 destination for the SuperCab body style, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is all things for all men who wish to wander off the beaten track. As per the off-road ...
The Drive

Let This 3D-Printed Mechanical LSD Show How Gears Find Traction on Their Own

Whether you have a mechanical limited-slip differential (LSD) in your car you stand to benefit from knowing how one works. Not so you can know how to fix it or anything—just because they’re a ...