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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack4688` View Post
    Can you explain this to me? I don't understand how a four-wheel-drive drivetrain can function 'without a centre diff'. To me a centre diff is what apportions torque between the front and rear axles...
    As far as I know the current WRC cars have front and rear axles effectively locked to rotate together (like a Hilux or similar when in 4wd) - a centre diff would let the front and rear rotate at different speeds (hence the word 'differential').

    If you've ever tried to take a tight turn with a locked centre diff or no centre diff 4wd you'll understand why that setup generally results in more sliding from a rally car.
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