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Better grip - Faster acceleration
The kleemann
Limited Slip Differential is
available for all Mercedes-Benz models fitted
with a "large housing" differential case. This
means all models with V8-, V12-engine and the
new SL 65.
V8 & V12 Mercedes-Benz models
Overflow of engine power is no good if
it cannot be transferred into wheel traction.
Therefore, kleemann
has developed a Limited Slip
Differential (LSD) with a 60 percent locking
mechanism, which means that the mechanical
devise applies a 60 percent lock-up ratio
between the two drive wheels. In contrast to a
standard ESP-system a Limited Slip Differential
(LSD) is a very sporty and high-performance
approach to control wheel spin thereby improving
the car's traction.
At no time will only one wheel receive all the
engine's power, and by powering both drive
wheels at the same time, the engine acceleration
power is distributed more evenly, hence reducing
wheel spin and in the end lowering acceleration
times significantly.
Using the kleemann
Limited Slip Differential
(LSD) gives an immediate result. Testing has
shown that a Mercedes-Benz 55 AMG will drop as
much as 0.3 second to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) with
this modification alone.
SL 65 AMG
AMG has made a Salisbury type limited
slip differential available as standard in the
new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG. This type of
differential uses clutch plates and pressure
rings to distribute power mechanically to the
rear wheels based on individual wheel slip. As
one wheel spins and the other does not, the
planetary gears axles force out the pressure
rings and clamp down on "wet" clutch disks,
which effectively lock the differential. The
pressure rings determine percentage of total
lock, as well as the slip required to engage the
limited slip differential.
kleemann
has designed a special modification to
this rear axle to provide quicker lock up of the
differential and a higher degree of clamping
pressure. This modification is essential for
tuned Bi-Turbos and ensures that a dramatic
reduction in acceleration times can be realized.
Driving dynamics are also greatly improved, as
the differential is able to cope with enormous
amounts of power without invoking ESP
intervention.
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