Model with "comfort bar" flexible push rods that counteract engine torque.
The engine torque is so great that you can start in second and may not need to change gears before you arrive at the office.
It has been certified for up to 295 ft-lb ( 400 Nm) of engine torque.
The aircraft involved in the crash had prior maintenance troubles related to engine torque.
The viscous clutch all wheel drive system (997.1) sends between 5% and 40% of engine torque to the front wheels as needed.
Until now, they have appeared mainly in economy cars, but Audi has developed a version that can handle high levels of engine torque.
Peak engine torque showed only a 1% decline, and Hydrocarbon emissions were unchanged.
A differential is used to transfer engine torque to the wheels.
The effect is to allow a larger change in the engine torque, while reducing the required range of engine speed.
When a car is accelerating, fluid couplings can boost engine torque.