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for frontwheeldrivebasedapplications
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torque-on-demand
couplingsto
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themostcompact
all-wheel
drivepackage
withthegreatest
strengh,while
providing
allthetraction
benefits
ofaT0RSEN
differential.
WiththeT0RSEN
T3,thevehicle
hastrueall-wheel
drive,driving
allthewheels
allthetime.This
canprovide
traction
management
optimal
anddeliver
morepowerto the
wheels,
resulting
inimproved
vehicle
stability,
handling
andperformance.
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T-3technology
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contro/vehicle
dynamics
withABS,traction
control,
applications
platforms
providing
traction
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foryourvehicle.
systems,
theultimate

ZEXELTORSEN INC.
2 Jetview
Drive
Rochester,
NewYork14624
(716)464-5000
Fax(716)328-5477