Recently, the last generation Mitsubishi testing AWC (All-Wheel Control) systems in the region precisely in snowy New Hampshire by the Team O�Neil Rally School. If you don�t already know, rally school proprietor Tim O�Neil is a five-time North American and U.S. Rally Champion and his instructors are top-notch.
The last generation Mitsubishi : Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, and Mitsubishi Outlander GT. All-Wheel Control, born of the brand�s famous rallying lineage, is one of Mitsubishi�s prized technologies and now includes a separate, more performance tuned Super All-Wheel Control system (S-AWC). Extensive testing and re-calibration in nearly every feasible climate and terrain have lead to the two distinct setups. Though mechanically unique, the differences between each AWC are actually relatively small. Collectively, they�re focused on creating better handling, plus safer and more predictable vehicles for consumers.
Mitsubishi first shows us the new 2010 Outlander GT. It uses S-AWC with an active front differential that controls the speed differences between the front wheels. It also gets electronic four-wheel drive that distributes power and torque to the rear wheels. Instead of using the electro-hydraulic components that the Evo employs, engineers opted for electro-magnetic replacements in an effort to reduce parasitic drivetrain loss and bump up fuel economy. Tarmac, Snow, or Lock modes optimize torque distribution depending on terrain.
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