Suitable for many Fiat / Abarth with C510 gearbox
- Abarth 500 / 595 / 695 (all models, except Biposto with sequential gearbox)
- Fiat 500 1.3 MJet (only 95 bhp)
- Fiat 500L 1.3 MJet
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 TJet (120 bhp)
Torsen-differential (limits the slip up to 35 % under load, repsectively about 25 % without load).
This differential was specially designed for small frontwheel-drive cars with high torque.
Torsen means "torque sensing" - the differential senses the difference in grip of the two front wheels and assures a progressive transfer of the torque to the wheel with the higher grip and therfore offers a better traction.
The Torsen-differential is very smooth in action - it does not work like a conventional plate LSD, which can only work "locked" or "un-locked" -, it transfers the engine's torque continuously.
The engine's power is no longer reduced by ASR (traction control), respectively TTC (Abarth) does not have to improve traction by braking the wheel with less traction (which increases brake pad wear).
Curves can therefore be passed more quickly and without or less ASR / VDC regulation which results in a loss of engine power and weaker acceleration.
This differential does not only improve the handling and speed when driving very sportively, it also improves the traction on slippery, muddy or snowy roads since it always transfers the engine's torque to the wheel with the best grip.
This Torsen differential is fully compatible with the "electronically simulated" limited slip differential TTC of the Abarth 500/595.
The scope of delivery includes two differential bearings and the seal rings for the drive shaft flanges.
The washers which are needed for the adjustment of the differential in the gearbox case are not included.
We recommend to have the differential mounted by a trained mechanic!
Please note the car's VIN (ZFA....) in the order form!
