In een bespreking van de 2003 Legacy http://www.123review.com/reviews/subaru/03_subaru_legacy_outback_driv_imp.html Actually, Subaru builds three different all-wheel-drive systems. Manual-transmission models rely on a viscous coupling, a kind of speed-sensitive automatic clutch, to limit wheel slip at either end of the car. The system is purely mechanical, and nominally distributes driving torque 50/50, front/rear. Active All-Wheel Drive, standard with automatic transmissions, replaces the viscous coupling with an electronically managed multi-disc clutch. Torque distribution remains 50/50, but Subaru claims this system can respond more quickly to changing conditions. The Legacy GT automatic and all VDC models come with Variable Torque Distribution, which combines the electronically managed center clutch with a planetary gear that splits torque 45/55 front/rear, for a sportier feel. VDC models combine Variable Torque Distribution with electronic traction control. Additional electronic sensors monitor the position of the throttle and steering wheel, as well as the vehicle's yaw rate and the individual speed of each wheel. The traction-control function can be turned off with a switch, a feature that may be useful in deep snow or mud. en http://pub110.ezboard.com/fultimatesubarumessageboardsfrm6.showMessage?topicID=93.topic Automatic transmission: It uses an extension housing on the end of the normal FWD auto transmission. The rear housing has a separate clutch pack, and a line that feeds pressurized tranny fluid to the clutch packs. There is a solenoid there to control how much pressure is applied to the clutch packs, essentially controlling the torque split fore & aft. On the older transmissions the torque split is 90% front, 10% rear. The most it can transfer in one direction or another is 50/50. The newer autos have VTD (variable torque distribution) and act more like a true AWD setup. They normally have 45% front, 55% rear. Again, I believe max torque split f/r is 50/50.