Honda devises system to realize optimum torque distribution

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the core portion of a new system developed by Honda Motor Co. to determine the optimum front-rear and left-right torque distribution for outstanding vehicle stability by monitoring driver input and driving conditions. Honda said April 1 the Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system combines front-rear torque distribution control with independently regulated torque distribution to the left and right rear wheels to freely distribute the optimum amount of torque to all four wheels in accordance with driving conditions.

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